Contents

Section 1 — Key Issues, Programs, Events, U.S. POTATO PRICING, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
and Resolutions U.S. Monthly and Season-Average Grower Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Message from the NPC President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 U.S. Monthly Retail Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
NPC Key Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Farm Marketings of All Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
NPC Program and Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Quantity of Potatoes Used for Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
NPC Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Number of Chip and Shoestring Plants and Quantity Used . . . . . . . 74
Marketing Year Average Price Received for Potatoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Section 2—NPC Delegates, U.S. per Capita Utilization of Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Board of Directors, and Committees Potato Utilization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
NPC Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 WORLD POTATO PRODUCTION
NPC Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
World Potato Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
NPC Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
U.S. Exports and Imports by Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
NPC Committees and Subcommittees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
POTATO QUICK FACTS
State Voting Delegates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Potato Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Section 3—NPC Members and Potato Production, Consumption, and Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Industry Contacts
State Potato Grower Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Advertising Index
NPC Sustaining Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Bayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
NPC Grower Supporters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Colorado Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Government Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Idaho Potato Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Seed Potato Certification Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Maine Potato Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
National Potato Industry Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 McCain Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
North Carolina Potato Growers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Section 4—Potatoes USA North Dakota Certified Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Domestic Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Northern Plains Potato Growers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
School Nutrition & Foodservice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Oregon Potato Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Spud Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Potato D.C. Fly-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Potatoes USA Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Potato Expo 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
International Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Syngenta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13/37
Potatoes USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
Section 5—Potato Statistics Valley Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Washington State Potato Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
U.S. POTATO PRODUCTION
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Potato Production, Seed Use, Farm Disposition, Price, and Value . . . 62
Wisconsin Seed Potato Improvement Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Potato Acres Planted and Harvested by Seasonal Group . . . . . . . . . . 63
Potato Yield and Production in Cwt by Seasonal Group . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Production, Seed Use, Farm Disposition, Price, and Value by State. . 65
Price per Cwt and Value of Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Percent of Fall Potato Acreage Planted by Type of Potato . . . . . . . . . . 67
Potato Stocks Held by Growers, Local Dealers, and Processors. . . . . 67
Top 50 Registered Seed Potato Varieties Grown in Canada . . . . . . . . 68
Fall Potato Acres Planted for Certified Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Certified Seed Potato Acres Accepted - USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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 Make a Difference

The National Potato Council

NPC leads the charge on behalf of U.S. potato growers
and industry members in our nation’s capital. NPC
protects potato growers’ interests in Washington, D.C.
by addressing issues that affect the potato industry,
from policy issues debated in Congress to regulatory
issues proposed by federal agencies.
Participate in the Potato D.C. Fly-In
Each February, potato growers from across the country join
ranks in the nation’s capital to fight for industry priorities.
Make your voice heard and be part of the conversation at
the Potato D.C. Fly-In.

Grassroots Driven, Join the Grassroots Army

Member Led NPC issues “calls to action” to mobilize support
• U.S. potato growers, representing diverse growing on critical issues and the voice of each grower
regions, develop national policies and speak with and member of the industry is critical. Take
a unified voice
action and help make a difference!
• NPC’s President, Executive Committee, and
Board of Directors — made up of potato grower
volunteers — oversee the implementation of
NPC policy initiatives
• Potato D.C. Fly-In allows attendees the opportunity
Be a Grower Supporter
to provide real-world examples of how decisions Many growers want to get more involved in helping the
made in Washington, D.C. impact their ability potato industry. Grower Supporters contribute financially
to farm to NPC above and beyond state quota assessments to further
support the industry’s legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Securing a Healthy Future NPC leads the charge on behalf of U.S. potato growers and industry members
• Educating U.S. legislators and regulators on in our nation’s capital. By bringing national interests together, NPC identifies
crucial industry issues
and addresses issues that affect the potato industry and makes certain that
• Ensuring fair market access to foreign markets for potato growers’ interests are protected in Washington, D.C.
potatoes and potato products
• Promoting science-based phytosanitary policy
• Securing funding for potato breeding, pest Contribute to POPAC
management, and disease research
Besides the supporter campaign, the Potato
• Maintaining access to pest management tools
and advanced production technologies Political Action Committee (POPAC) supports the
political campaigns of friends of the potato industry who serve in Congress.
• Fostering environmental stewardship
Cultivating advocates for our industry is critical in today’s legislative land-
• Supporting strong and effective state potato scapePOPAC relies on voluntary contributions from individuals who
organizations
understand the value of strong relationships with members of Congress.
• Developing the next generation of agricultural Receptions held during the annual Potato Expo and the NPC Summer
leaders
Meeting aid in raising contributions for the PAC.
Supported by Growers
and Industry Be Part of the Conversation
• Donations from NPC Grower Supporters
Follow NPC on:
• Production-based contributions from state
potato organizations
@ThisSpudsforYou
• Corporate memberships and sponsorships

National Potato Council Like NPC on:

1300 L Street, NW, Suite 910
Washington, D.C. 20005
p: (202) 682-9456 www.facebook.com/nationalpotatocouncil
f: (202) 682-0333
w: www.nationalpotatocouncil.org

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Message from the President

I
am proud to serve this year as National Potato Council (NPC) President. It is
both an honor and a huge responsibility. My first goal is to ensure that when my
term is up NPC is even stronger and more influential. I am fortunate that the
work of previous NPC presidents ensures that I am starting with a solid foundation
and a noteworthy list of accomplishments. However, as NPC President there is no
standing still.
NPC continues its strong advocacy efforts in areas of critical importance to
the potato industry. During this year’s Potato D.C. Fly-In, nearly 200 hundred
growers and industry leaders shared their perspectives with elected represen-
tatives and federal agency officials. While NPC is actively engaged on many
issues, the following are urgent priorities for NPC and are on the minds of both
growers and Congressional staff. Each one illustrates that the time for action is now. NPC is hard at work to
move the needle.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an Asian-Pacific regional free trade agreement among 12 nations, offers
a significant opportunity for increased U.S. potato exports. The agreement’s many benefits for potatoes in-
clude reductions to tariffs in Japan and Vietnam, two top markets, and better structure to solve conflicts over
unjustified phytosanitary measures. For U.S.-grown potatoes to be a world player, we need to pass TPP. The
recently released U.S. International Trade Commission’s report on the potential economic impact of the TPP
bolstered our cause with examples of the benefits and confirmation that lower tariffs on exports would allow
potato growers and exporters to meet the rising demand in the Asia-Pacific region. For example, the agree-
ment would reduce tariffs on frozen fries entering Japan from 8.5 percent to zero. Similar tariff reductions in
other countries and on other potato products will make U.S. potatoes and potato products more competitive
in those markets. The market for U.S. potato exports to TPP countries grew 23% during 2010-2014, and that
growth would increase at an exponential rate after TPP is enacted. NPC’s message focuses on allowing the
industry to compete more effectively with our competitors. NPC has publicly called for TPP passage before
the next President of the U.S. takes office.
Another issue that has reached a breaking point in the past year is the need for federal preemption on
genetically-engineered food and food products, also identified as GMOs, or genetically modified organisms.
Many groups devoted time and energy to debate the pros and cons, as Congress turned its full attention to
this lightning rod issue. The Vermont law, which requires labeling but allows exceptions for dairy and maple
syrup, is set to take effect July 1, 2016. Without Congressional action, the Vermont labeling law will be the
de facto national law until the likely proliferation of additional state laws begins. The specter of a growing
number of state labeling requirements with possible exemptions for a state’s leading food products guaran-
tees chaos in the market place.
Along with many ag groups, NPC believes that a state-by-state approach has flaws and is set to create confu-
sion, higher costs and shipping concerns. As grower advocates, NPC supported Congressional action on a
federal GMO labeling solution. It appears that any federal solution is likely to include mandatory require-
ments for disclosure to consumers. It is important that those disclosure requirements do not imply concerns
about the safety of the products and do not stigmatize biotechnology.
NPC seeks to energize individual growers and use the power of grassroots advocacy to help inform legisla-
tive and regulatory policy makers. I aim to set an example at the top by being active in the political process.
I urge you to make sure your representatives in Washington hear from you on these important grower issues
too. Together we can help our industry prosper.

Jim Tiede
2016 NPC President, Owner of James Tiede Farms, American Falls, Idaho

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 Key Issues in 2016
Potato Research Special Grants
NPC has worked every year for the past 25 years with appropriations com-
mittees in the House and Senate to secure funding for the Potato Research
Special Grants that support potato breeding projects across the country.
A major win for NPC and growers was increasing that funding level to
$2 million for FY 2016. NPC has focused on
continuing this level of funding for 2017. Positive
signs occurred this spring, when the House and
Senate Agriculture Appropriations committees
both approved language to the benefit of the
industry in their FY17 Committee Reports. The
House language highlighting the importance of
the $2 million in funding read:
“The Committee supports research efforts to
combat crop-threatening pest and disease pres-
sures, including the potato cyst nematode. The
Committee also recognizes the importance of re-
search initiatives to identify and improve desired
traits for new potato varieties and directs the Department to continue
working with universities, industry and potato growers on these projects.”
Funding from the Potato Research Special Grants has helped create variet-
ies that can resist late blight, early blight, and potato cyst nematodes. Each
project must compete to receive the funds, and the program encourages
collaboration and eliminates overlapping research.

Truck Weight Reform

NPC devoted significant effort to advocating for higher truck weight
limits in 2015. Federal highways in the United States set the limit at 80,000
pounds for a vehicle with five combined axles. Giving states the option to
increase the truck weight limit on federal highways to 97,000 pounds on
six combined axles would result in safer roads, a stronger economy, fewer
emissions, and improved infrastructure. The additional axle maintains or
improves braking capacity, handling characteristics and the distribution
of weight per tire—without changing truck size. The highway reauthoriza-
tion bill includes the Highway Trust Fund established in 1956 to provide
funding for construction and mainte-
nance of highways, roads and bridges.
In December 2015, Congress approved
the reauthorization of the highway bill
without the inclusion of a truck weight
limit increase on federal highways. An
amendment offered to the bill on the
House floor to allow states the option
to increase truck weights was defeated
187-236. NPC and other members of
the coalition supporting increased
truck weights are committed to con-
tinuing to pursue this issue. Rep. Dan
Newhouse (R-WA) has stated he will
continue to support the higher limit. Another longtime champion, Rep.
Reid Ribble (R-WI), is not seeking reelection which means NPC will work
to cultivate more advocates on the issue.

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 2015 Dietary Guidelines
for Americans
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
were released in early January 2016 after
much anticipation and some controversy
over recommendations on certain foods
including meat and concern that the Guidelines might include recommendations
on sustainability and other issues unrelated to nutrition. The guidelines form the
basis for federal nutrition and feeding programs. The 2015 guidelines included a
recommended new limit for consumption of added sugars. As for potatoes, they
remain in the “vegetable” category and therefore part of the recommended diet
rich in fruit and vegetables. After much political bantering occurred when the
advisory committee report included recommendations on agricultural produc-
tion systems and sustainability, the final guidelines were written without mention
of it, as requested by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Trans-Pacif ic Partnership
The Obama Administration has com- HISTORY SHOWS…
pleted the negotiations on the Trans Trade Agreements Reduce Tariffs
Pacific Partnership (TPP), an Asian-Pacific
regional free trade agreement with 11 other
countries. The 11 countries are: Austra- Adoption of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement
lia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, in March 2012 resulted in a 61% increase
New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam,
Canada, Mexico, and Japan. The total U.S. 61% in total exports of potato products to
Korea from 2011-2015.
potato exports to TPP countries are cur-
rently valued at $1.07 billion. Many of these
countries are currently solid export markets
The Central America Free Trade Agreement and
for U.S. fresh potatoes, dehydrated potatoes
subsequent elimination of all potato tariffs

342%
and frozen potato products. Reductions led to 342% export growth
to tariffs faced by U.S. potato products in from 2007-2016.
Japan and Vietnam will allow the indus-
try to compete more effectively with our
competitors. TPP is also structured to more With the adoption of TPP, Japanese tariffs
effectively address conflicts over unjustified on frozen fries would go from
phytosanitary measures. Phytosanitary 8.5% to ZERO in 11 years.
restrictions make opening new markets
difficult and can threaten existing markets
with closure. Completion of the negotia-
tions has triggered various timelines that
could lead to Congressional consideration
of TPP. As required by TPA, the Interna-
tional Trade Commission (ITC) is holding Under TPP, Vietnam’s tariffs
hearings on TPP and conducted a review of of 18%-24% would be eliminated,
opening up a $10 million
the impacts of the trade agreement. NPC
frozen French fry
submitted comments to the ITC indicat- export market.
ing the positive effect the agreement would
have on exports of U.S. potatoes and potato
products. The President has the final say on
when TPP will be considered by Congress.
When the President formally sends the TPP
to Congress, approval or disapproval must
occur in 60 days.

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 Key Issues in 2016
Mexico – Fresh Access
In 2003, the United States and Mexico
signed a market access agreement to allow
exports of fresh potatoes to Mexico. For the
first time, potatoes could be exported from
all U.S. states to Mexico based on a ship-
ment freedom approach which certifies the
pest freedom of individual loads. A series of
court decisions in June 2014 suspended the
rules established by Mexican authorities to
allow potato imports from the United States
to areas of Mexico beyond the 26-kilometer
border zone. The lawsuits were filed by potato
interests in Mexico including the National
Confederation of Potato Producers (CON-
PAPA), which argued that the U.S. potatoes
had the potential to negatively affect Mexican
plant health. CONPAPA’s arguments that U.S. potatoes posed a pest and disease
threat to Mexican crops are not based on science. An international panel of plant
pest experts commissioned by both governments had previously concluded that
appropriate mitigation measures would allow potato trade between the U.S. and
Mexico to occur. Mexican federal plant health authorities incorporated the inter-
national panel recommendations on mitigation measures into the published rules
allowing shipments. NPC, working with U.S. shippers and Mexican importers
and grocers, have become parties to the lawsuits in Mexico. Both science and the
track record of successful shipments from the U.S. to Mexico confirm the safety of
potato trade between the two countries. The timetable for successfully completing
the court cases could be lengthy.

GMO Labeling
This year Congress turned their attention to legislation to guide labeling of geneti-
cally-engineered food and food products, also identified as GMOs or genetically
modified organisms. NPC worked with Members of Congress to make clear the
potato industry position that decisions on the labeling of food should be made
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and that labeling
should occur only in relation to food safety or health. FDA should
require mandatory labeling only when it determines those foods
to be unsafe or materially different from foods produced without
GM ingredients. All other food labeling should remain voluntary,
with consumers given the option to choose genetically-modified or
non-GMO foods based on their preference. To facilitate consumer
choice domestically and to protect export markets for U.S. potatoes
and potato products internationally, the industry supports effective
identity preservation protocols.
Congress needs to clearly establish FDA as the sole decision maker in food label-
ing. A patchwork of state laws on GMO food labeling like the Vermont labeling
law will confuse consumers and increase food costs and potentially ignore the
strong science supporting the safety of GMO products. The vast majority of the
international science community agrees that there is no substantiated evidence
that foods from GMO crops are less safe than foods from non-GMO crops. While
the industry opposed mandatory labeling, the cost of establishing federal preemp-
tion was to submit to it with caveats noted in the Roberts-Stabenow legislation.

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 NPC Scholarship
Shunping Ding, a doctoral student in Plant Pathology at the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin-Madison, was awarded the NPC 2015-16 Academic
Scholarship. Her research focus is control of the potato early blight
complex (EBC), a common fungal disease that results in significant
loss to the potato industry annually. NPC anticipates that her current
and future research into potato diseases will greatly benefit the indus-
try by offering possible solutions for this problem. Ding is an enthu-
siastic researcher and dedicated student who is a proven leader both
inside and outside of the classroom. Her extensive research experi-
ence, combined with activity in several professional organizations,
show her investment in becoming an expert in her field of study. The
$10,000 scholarship is supported by individual contributions and
through a silent auction held at the NPC Summer Meeting.

Environmental Stewardship Award

Mike and Marge Finnessy and Mark and Shannon Finnessy
of Okray Family Farms in Plover, Wisconsin, were awarded
the prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award for their
commitment to stewardship of their land and protection of
the shared environment. The award is a component of the
Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program, a partnership
between NPC and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
to protect the environment and promote the safe and effec-
tive use of pesticides. Okray Family Farms was recognized
for reducing the risk associated with the use of pesticides on
their farm without compromising potato yield or quality.
Beneficial species are encouraged and supported in the growing areas through
the planting of multi-species windbreaks. Since 2000, the Okrays have worked
with Central Wisconsin Windshed Partnership Group to plant over 25 miles of
windbreaks around the fields to aid in the reduction of wind erosion. Sponsor-
ship from DuPont Crop Protection helps make this award possible.

Grower Supporter Campaign

Many growers want to get more involved in helping the po-
tato industry. Grower Supporters contribute financially to
NPC above and beyond state quota assessments to further
support the industry’s legislative and regulatory initiatives.
NPC leads the charge on behalf of U.S. potato growers and
industry members in our nation’s capital. By bringing national interests to-
gether, NPC identifies and addresses issues that affect the potato industry and
makes certain that potato growers’ interests are protected in Washington, D.C.

POPAC
Besides the supporter campaign, the Potato
Political Action Committee (POPAC) sup-
ports the political campaigns of friends of the potato industry who serve in
Congress. Cultivating advocates for our industry is critical in today’s legislative
landscape. POPAC relies on voluntary contributions from individuals who
understand the value of strong relationships with members of Congress.
Receptions held during the annual Potato Expo and the NPC Summer
Meeting aid in raising contributions for the PAC.

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 Programs and Events
Potato Industry
Leadership Institute
An annual program to prepare the
next generation for leadership.

The Potato Industry Leadership

Casey Park of Rexburg, Idaho, Tyler Thompson of
Center, Colo., and Clay Allen of Pasco, Wash.,
compete in the Potato Cook-off.
Each year the media training is rated the
top session of the week-long program.
Institute (PILI) Class of 2016 brought
together 23 outstanding potato grow-
ers and industry representatives.
This annual program identifies and
trains the next generation of industry
leaders. PILI participants traveled
from potato growing regions across
the country to attend eight days of industry training and
professional development.
This year’s class kicked off in Grand Forks, ND, where the
class received an overview of the local
and national potato industry, includ-
ing some of the challenges and issues
beyond the production sector. At-
tendees then traveled to Washington,
D.C., to join discussions and expert-led
workshops at the Potato D.C. Fly-In.
The Institute was capped when the
leadership class joined growers from
their home states to meet with mem-
bers of Congress on top issues for the
potato industry.

Participants in the 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute: (front row, left to right) Greg Campbell, Grafton, N.D.;
Bryan Fischer, Kalkaska, Mich.; Troy Sorenson, Alliance, Neb.; Toby Price, Kennewick, Wash.; Jordan Driscoll, Pocatello, Idaho;
Katie Walchli, Hermiston, Ore.; (middle row, left to right) Rebecca Jones, Moses Lake, Wash.; Andy Schroeder, Antigo, Wis.;
Jared Erickson, Grand Forks, N.D.; Tyler Thompson, Center, Colo.; Jaren Raybould, Saint Anthony, Idaho; Ryan Crane,
Exeter, Maine (2017 Grower-Leader); Mike Kirsch, Madras, Ore.; Karl DeJonge, Manhattan, Mont.; (back row, left to right)
Bridgett Lake-Cheff, Ronan, Mont. (2016 Grower-Leader); Ben Zechman, Minden, Neb.; Patrick Morris, Lansing, Mich.;
Tanner Wahlen, Aberdeen, Idaho; Casey Park, Rexburg, Idaho; Brian Mahany, Arkport, N.Y.; Clay Allen, Pasco, Wash.;
T.J. Hall, Hoople, N.D.; Travis Meacham, Moses Lake, Wash.

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 Potato D.C. Fly-In
The Potato DC Fly-In mobilizes the power of the potato
industry to ensure the voice of potato growers is heard
throughout the halls of Congress. Fly-In participants:
• Build valuable relationships with lawmakers
• Share their personal stories on how policy decisions
impact growers directly
• Engage on national issues impacting their farm
or business
• Hear from political experts and journalists
• Demonstrate the power of a unified U.S. potato industry
Each year in February during the Potato D.C. Fly-In U.S.
potato growers and industry partners from across the coun-
try come to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the industry’s Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) talks with Colorado growers Mark Peterson,
most pressing federal policy priorities. In the midst of this Dwayne Weyers, Roger Mix, and Bob Mattive at the POPAC fundraiser.
Presidential election year, the Fly-In’s importance was felt
by everyone and the excitement was unmistakable, as the
industry prepared to meet with members of Congress face-to-face
and offer personal examples of how issues on the Hill
affect farms.
Growers spent a day visiting elected officials on
Capitol Hill and met with federal regulators at USDA
and EPA. During their Hill and agency visits, grow-
ers urged Congress and agency officials to address
key industry issues including: the Potato Research
Special Grant, Pollinator Health, the Trans-Pacific
Partnership (TPP), voluntary GMO labeling; Waters
of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, and pesticide regulations.
Leading up to the Hill visits, attendees heard first-
hand from expert policy speakers. The Congressional
Management Foundation’s Phil Flewallen gave grow- Sen. Angus King (I-ME) took time to meet face-to-face
ers good tips on how to communicate their concerns with growers from Maine.
to lawmakers comfortably and effectively. Rep. Reid
Ribble (R-WI) addressed attendees on the truck weight legislation
that was ultimately taken out of the long-term transportation
reauthorization bill that passed last year.
Rep. Ribble thanked growers for their
efforts in fighting for an increased truck
weight limit and encouraged them to con-
tinue pushing the issue. Fly-In attendees
also heard from Rep. Dan Newhouse
(R-WA), who spoke on the importance of
improving port performance for potatoes
and potato products that are shipped over-
seas. Rep. Newhouse continues to support
port improvement. Both representatives
thanked attendees for making the trip and
noted the positive impact it leaves when
lawmakers see that constituents Idaho grower representatives fill the office of Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID).
care enough to visit and share
their concerns.

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 Additional speakers included agency officials such as EPA
Administrator Jim Jones and Deputy Commissioner for
Foods at FDA Mike Taylor. Jones spoke on a broad array
of topics that affect the grower community such as pesti-
cide regulations, Waters of the U.S. and worker protection
standards. He said that EPA is working steadily with the
potato industry to ensure that government regulations are
Jeff Urbach and son Jacob Urbach meet one-on-one with not hindering grower operations. Mr. Taylor gave growers an
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). overview of the implementation process for the Food Safety
Modernization Act (FSMA). He said that the regulations are
meant to be risk-based and are not meant to compromise potato production.
Fly-In attendees also heard from a number of
renowned political strategists and commen-
tators including: Bestselling author, NBC/
MSNBC Political Analyst and Huffington
Post Global Editorial Editor, Howard Fine-
man; National Political Correspondent for
National Public Radio, Mara Liasson; and
Senior Writer for The Weekly Standard and
Fox News contributor, Stephen Hayes. The
political analysts gave their views on the
upcoming presidential election and the
current domestic and international climate.
Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI) met with the Wisconsin growers.
He also took time to address all attendees on truck weight reform. Journalist and author of The New York
Times Bestseller, The Big Fat Surprise:
Why Butter Meat & Cheese Belong in a
Healthy Diet, Nina Teicholz spoke on the
problems with the use of epidemiologic studies in setting nutrition policy.

WHY YOU SHOULD BE AN ADVOCATE FOR POTATOES:

• Lawmakers need to be educated on how policy issues
affect your farm
• Your personal story directly impacts decisions made
on Capitol Hill
• Delivering a strong, united message from the potato industry
makes a difference on policy
• Engaging with lawmakers builds valuable relationships
• A prosperous potato industry benefits you and your business

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) greets

Cully Easterday during a meeting with
the Washington grower delegation.

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 Potato Expo 2016
Potato Expo is the largest conference and trade show for the potato
industry held in North America. Potato Expo is where the potato industry
comes together to network with key decision makers and international
industry leaders, learn about the latest trends and innovations in the
industry and grow their business!
Potato Expo 2016, held January 12-14 in Las
Vegas, featured a record-breaking number of
attendees and exhibitors, the debut of Spud
Nation—a new line of potato-focused food
trucks launched by Potatoes USA–and a buzz
of excitement over the future of the potato
industry. More than 2,100 growers and industry
leaders attended the trade show, where over 180
exhibitors showcased cutting-edge technology
and innovative solutions specifically tailored for
the potato industry.

“The Potato Expo provides take-home solutions

for growers with farms from a few acres to
thousands. Each time I attend I realize how
important the Expo is to expanding
my network.”
— Randy Hardy, Hardy Farms

Maintaining its reputation as the top potato event of

the year, the Potato Expo addressed many lightning-
rod issues facing the industry. The expert lineup of
speakers covered a variety of topics from soil health
and transportation concerns to consumer views and
career inspiration. Phil Lempert, Chef Jeff Henderson
and Damian Mason shared their unique perspectives
on potatoes, consumers and agriculture trends in front of large
audiences.
For the first time, Potato Expo 2016 hosted a food truck chef
competition highlighting the broad appeal of potatoes and
the mobile food truck phenomenon. During the Spud Nation™
Throwdown, three food truck chefs prepared and presented
their most creative and flavorful potato recipe. The winner was
Bridgett Blough, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, known as
The Organic Gypsy, for her recipe Green Tahini
Potato Soup.

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ISSUES & RESOLUTIONS
2016 Resolutions
of the National
Potato Council
I. GENERAL POLICY
The National Potato Council shall represent the
interests of all U.S. potato producers. It shall
be the Council’s responsibility to promote the
interests of the potato industry by bringing
the various and several production areas and
marketing interests together for mutual con-
sideration of common problems. Whenever
issues arise which would affect the interests of the
potato producer, the National Potato Council
would determine whether to take a position on
the issue. Since it is the desire of the Council to
follow the wishes of the majority of the potato
growers on all such issues, it is important that
the Directors give due consideration to the policy
position of the Council as represented by the
resolutions adopted at the most recent annual
meeting. In the absence of a stated policy position,
your Council will act in what it believes is the best
overall interest of this industry. These resolutions
and the policy stated herein are the position of the
National Potato Council and subject to change on
an interim basis by the Directors, and to change
at each annual meeting by the Delegates of the
National Potato Council. The diligence with
which the Council organization pursues any
issue shall be based on its relative importance
and urgency to the potato industry and the
potato producer.
II. PUBLIC INTEREST
RESOLUTION A-1: EXPANDED POTATO USAGE
BE IT RESOLVED, that the National Potato
Council work with the United States Potato
Board to fully inform and familiarize the gen-
eral public on the nutritional value of the
potato and strive to expand consumption
of potatoes by the general public including all
public and private feeding programs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council continue to encourage USDA to
purchase potatoes for school feeding programs,
WIC, public, private and for other food program
recipients through the “bonus buy” system.
RESOLUTION A-2: AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
WHEREAS, the economic welfare of the U.S. and
the prosperity and well-being of its citizenry rest
upon the continued participation of this country
in expanded fair trade with other countries of
the world, and since the balance of trade has a
direct bearing on the value of the dollar, and
since agricultural products represent one of the
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principal areas in which our volume of trade can
be maintained or increased;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council strongly opposes any
inappropriate action by the federal government
to curb, control, or otherwise restrict exports
of agricultural commodities through measures
such as embargoes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council urge the Administration and the
Federal Reserve Bank to address any imbalance
of currency exchange rates that adversely impact
or restrict trade.
RESOLUTION A-3: WORLD HUMAN NUTRITION
WHEREAS, the nutritional value of potatoes is
one of great importance to the diet of the peoples
of the world and producers of potatoes in the U.S.
have the capability of producing an abundant
supply of this staple commodity and the food
processing industry of the U.S. has the capacity to
put potatoes in a form to be easily shipped, stored,
and reconstituted for human consumption;
and such fresh and processed food could be
used to feed many more people in under-
developed nations who are starving or lacking
the necessary food to sustain their health and
strength; and
WHEREAS, potatoes are proven to be one of the
most complete and nutritious, single-food prod-
ucts available for human consumption and are on
the approved list of foods available as part of the
PL-480 Food for Peace, McGovern-Dole, and the
Food for Progress Programs;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council urge the United States
and other countries of the world to utilize more
potatoes in all programs feeding developing
countries and famine-stricken areas of the world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council continue its efforts to keep
potatoes on the list of available foods in all world
feeding programs and continue to encourage
additional purchases of potato products by
private voluntary organizations under all Food
Aid Programs;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council continues to participate in the
various Food Aid programs.
RESOLUTION A-4: RIGHT TO WORK
WHEREAS, the National Potato Council believes
it is the fundamental right of any individual to work
when and where he wants without being required
to join, support or subscribe to any particular
organization; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Nation-
al Potato Council actively oppose any legislation,
either federal or state, that would deny the
individual the right to work.
RESOLUTION A-5: YOUTH LABOR IN AGRICULTURE
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Labor has
put forth regulatory proposals that would have
expanded a number of existing hazardous
occupation orders as they pertain to the employ-
ment of workers under the age of 16 on farms and
ranches; and
WHEREAS, the regulatory proposals would have
potentially limited the ability for workers under
the age of 16 to work on farms including their
family’s farm; and
WHEREAS, the regulatory proposals would have
dramatically restricted the ability for workers
under the age of 16 to work with common farm
equipment and animals; and
WHEREAS, many U.S. farms and ranches are
multi-generational, family operations that rely
upon labor of all ages; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council actively oppose any
federal legislation or regulation that would
further restrict workers under the age of 16
from working in agriculture.
RESOLUTION A-6: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
AGING INFRASTRUCTURE
WHEREAS, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
constructed over 600 dams and reservoirs that
provide recreation and wildlife habitat, thou-
sands of miles of canals that deliver water to 31
million people, provide irrigation for over 10
million acres of farmland, and has 58 hydro-
electric power plants that produce over 40 billion
kilowatts; and
WHEREAS, most of these facilities have exceeded
their 50 year life expectancy and are in need of
major rehabilitation. All maintenance and opera-
tional costs are the responsibility of the local water
users but ownership of these facilities often
residues with the federal government. This makes
it very difficult for local water groups to privately
finance rehabilitation since they cannot use these
facilities as equity for financing; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation does
not have a viable program which enables water
users to modernize or rehabilitate their projects
and payoff those costs over time under reason-
able terms and conditions;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council urge Congress to
establish a workable loan guarantee program
that can be utilized by local irrigation districts
to privately finance modernization and rehabili-
tation of their local water delivery systems.
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III. INFORMATION — STATISTICS
— COMMUNICATION
RESOLUTION B-1: PRODUCER PARTICIPATION
IN USDA SURVEYS
WHEREAS, the USDA/NASS performs some
important data collection services in cooperation
with producers who consent to provide acreage
inventory and other data; and
WHEREAS, the USDA/NASS conducts the Census
of Agriculture every five years that is the only
source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural
data for every state and county in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, participation in the Census of
Agriculture is required by law, and that same
law protects the confidentiality of all individual
responses;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council reaffirms its endorse-
ment of the NASS and urges growers to
participate in potato acreage and inventory
surveys, including production inputs, so that
the information gathered and analyzed is as
complete and representative as possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council encourages all U.S. potato growers
to participate in the Census of Agriculture.
IV. TRADE
RESOLUTION C-1: MARKET ACCESS PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the National Potato Council seeks
liberalized and fair access for U.S. fresh and
processed potato exports to all foreign markets,
and particularly to the fast-growing markets of
Asia and Latin America; and
WHEREAS, high tariffs, restrictive tariff-rate
quotas, trade-distorting foreign subsidies, and
scientifically unjustified phytosanitary restric-
tions continue to restrict and impede access for U.S.
potato exports; and
WHEREAS, the National Potato Council has
actively supported U.S. bilateral and regional free
trade agreements that eliminate or substantially
reduce tariffs and other market access barriers
impeding exports of U.S. fresh and processed
potatoes; and
WHEREAS, the National Potato Council has
supported the Doha Round of multilateral trade
negotiations under the World Trade Organiza-
tion on the basis that those negotiations seek
liberalized access for U.S. potato exports to
developed and developing country markets and
enforceable sanitary and phytosanitary rules
based on sound scientific principles;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council continues to encourage
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the United States to participate in multilateral
and bilateral and regional trade negotiations
that seek liberalized and fair access for U.S.
fresh and processed potato exports. To this end,
the National Potato Council supports continuing
multilateral trade negotiations in the World
Trade Organization, and bilateral and regional
free trade agreement negotiations with countries
that offer meaningful market opportunities
for U.S. potato products, provided those negotia-
tions result in agreements that achieve substantial
reductions in or the elimination of foreign tariffs,
restrictive tariff-rate quotas, and trade-distorting
subsidies affecting U.S. fresh and processed potato
exports, and include strong disciplines to address
scientifically unjustified phytosanitary restric-
tions on U.S. potato products;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council urges the Administration, in-
cluding the United States Trade Representative
and the Secretary of Agriculture, to aggressively
enforce existing trade agreements, including
agreements requiring strict adherence to scien-
tifically justified phytosanitary measures;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council encourages the Administration,
and the United States Trade Representative and
the Secretary of Agriculture in particular, to work
closely with the National Potato Council and its
allied organizations to achieve the above priority
trade objectives of the U.S. potato industry.
RESOLUTION C-2: IMPORTED POTATOES FOR SEED
WHEREAS, the U.S. potato industry is depen-
dent upon quality seed; and
WHEREAS, the movement of potato pests can
occur by seed transmission; and
WHEREAS, the movement of these potato pests
hinder the ability of the U.S. seed industry to
provide the quality of seed needed by the
industry; and
WHEREAS, it is general practice in the United
States to require inspection at shipping point for
certified seed potatoes; and
WHEREAS, the MOU establishing the State
National Harmonization Program for Seed
Potatoes (SNHP) has been ratified by the major-
ity of seed-producing states and that program
mandates inspection at shipping point for all
interstate seed shipments;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Nation-
al Potato Council directs USDA/APHIS to require
inspection at the shipping point equivalent to
that in the SNHP for seed potatoes shipped to the
U.S. from Canada.
RESOLUTION C-3: TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the U.S. potato industry is a major
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global exporter of potatoes and potato products,
and
WHEREAS, other competing potato producing
countries are quickly negotiating Free Trade
Agreements that give them a competitive advan-
tage over U.S. products in global markets, and
WHEREAS, U.S. potato producers will be at risk
of losing substantial market share if our govern-
ment cannot effectively and quickly continue to
negotiate Free Trade Agreements.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Na-
tional Potato Council urges Congress to quickly
approve Trade Promotion Authority for the
Administration so that the Administration can
negotiate fair and equitable trade agreements
so that the U.S. potato industry remains compe-
titive in global export markets.
RESOLUTION C-4: SEED POTATO SAMPLING
PROTOCOL
WHEREAS, the National Potato Council rec-
ommends that APHIS support a U.S./Canada
sampling protocol consistent with the latest
available science for all seed potatoes exported or
imported between the two nations,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council further recommends
that APHIS support the Independent Interna-
tional Science Panel PCN Guidelines.
RESOLUTION C-5: MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS
(MRLS)
WHEREAS, many countries are establishing
their own national pesticide Maximum Residue
Level (MRL) systems to promote responsible use
of pesticides domestically and to promote food
safety; and
WHEREAS, this trend is likely to continue; and
WHEREAS, many of these countries are key
export markets for U.S. potato products; and
WHEREAS, U.S. potato suppliers are being
asked by foreign governments and importers to
meet these new residue standards; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the U.S.
potato industry to have new foreign potato MRLs
established at levels harmonized with U.S. potato
MRLs;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council will work with the
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA),
chemical registrants, and foreign governments to
seek to establish foreign potato MRLs at levels
that do not hinder U.S. potato exports.
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V. LABOR RELATIONS
RESOLUTION D-1: IMMIGRATION REFORM
WHEREAS, undocumented farm workers make
up a significant portion of the agricultural labor
force; and
WHEREAS, the H-2A program does not provide
an adequate supply of seasonal workers to meet
the needs of agriculture;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council support comprehensive
immigration reform legislation that would
reform agricultural guest worker programs and
allow undocumented workers who have been
employed in agriculture to continue legally
working in the U.S. agricultural industry.
RESOLUTION D-2: LABOR DISPUTES
WHEREAS, disruptions in shipping can have
significant adverse impacts on all U.S. exports;
and
WHEREAS, the U.S. potato industry is heavily
dependent on potato exports for its long-term
growth and economic success; and
WHEREAS, disruptions of exports represents a
threat to economic national security; and
WHEREAS, manmade disruptions caused by
labor disputes should be avoided whenever
possible;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that labor
disputes causing labor shortages that would have
an adverse effect in the shipping and marketing of
U.S. potato products for export should be resolved
as quickly as possible and require full engage-
ment by all levels of the federal government.
VI. LEGAL and
RISK MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTION E-1: POTATO CROP INSURANCE
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the USDA Risk Management Agency
(RMA) has initiated a potato crop insurance
program;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council work with the RMA
to have a federal all-risk insurance program
available to all potato producers on a “producer
option” basis, with a yield determination to be set
on an individual farm basis;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council work with the RMA to explore
implementation of an early generation certified
seed potato option which allows for additional
coverage for loss of certification and recertifica-
tion of seed;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council work with the RMA to create
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greater policy uniformity between growing
regions while recognizing regional scientifically
supported differences;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council support RMA product develop-
ment, which do not promote overproduction or
waste, fraud and abuse of the Risk Management
Program(s).
VII. TRANSPORTATION
RESOLUTION F-1: RAIL CARRIERS
WHEREAS, lack of access to environmentally-
friendly, efficient rail service is a major concern of
rail customers; since Congress passed the Staggers
Rail Act of 1980, more than 40 mergers and con-
solidations have decreased the number of Class I
railroads from over 40 to only seven. Four of these
major railroads control more than 90 percent of
the rail revenue and own over 90 percent of the
country’s track miles; and
WHEREAS, the lack of competition has increased
captive shippers, raised rail rates, and has led to
deterioration in service quality, leaving some
potato shippers (and their consumers) captive to a
single railroad; and
WHEREAS, a barrier to competition in the rail
industry is tie-in agreements between short line
railroads and major railroads. These agreements
prevent the short line from moving freight to or
from any railroad other than the Class I railroad
from which it is leasing its track; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Justice has indi-
cated to Congress that the failure to provide a rate
to a competing railroad and “tie-in” agreements
could be a violation of the Sherman Antitrust
Act; and
WHEREAS, consolidation of rail carriers and
track abandonment have resulted in a reduction
of competition by railroads for shipments of
perishable products; and
WHEREAS, the rulings of the federal rail regu-
latory agency have not protected the interests
of shippers from the anticompetitive impacts of
mergers, captive shippers and unreasonable rate
structures;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council support actions by
Congress to address the lack of competition and
rate trans-parency in the rail industry;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the National
Potato Council should collaborate with relevant
organizations to assist in the passage of legislation
to correct these unfair competition practices.
RESOLUTION F-2: TRUCK TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, truck weights are not consistent across
the United States and these inconsistencies limit
efficient transportation options for agriculture;
and
WHEREAS, many rural areas are truck depen-
dent and need an increase in overall gross vehicle
weight to 97,000 pounds on federal interstate
highways on vehicles equipped with a sixth axle;
and
WHEREAS, increasing vehicle weights and
adding axles will reduce fuel use and generate
environmental benefits and the addition of a
sixth axle to any tractor/semi-trailer will result
in improved braking ability and a “softer foot-
print” on the highway through improved weight
distribution;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council supports increased
overall gross vehicle weight of at least 97,000
pounds on federal interstate highways;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the National
Potato Council supports vehicles with a gross
vehicle weight of 97,000 pounds equipped with
a sixth axle.
VIII. ENERGY
RESOLUTION G-1: FEDERAL POWER PROJECTS
WHEREAS,various Aministrations and Members
of Congress have proposed selling the federal
power projects that supply water and electricity
to agriculture across the country; and
WHEREAS, these projects are cost effective and
are of great benefit to the public in general;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council opposes the sale of
these projects to private industry.
RESOLUTION G-2: RENEWABLE FUEL
WHEREAS, deficit spending and trade deficits
must be reduced; and
WHEREAS, millions of new jobs would be
created in America by activating the nation’s
basic industries, specifically the agricultural
industry to produce renewable fuels; and
WHEREAS, the almost total reliance on fossil
fuels to meet this nation’s energy needs is
exhausting domestic petroleum supplies, thereby
requiring increased imports; and
WHEREAS, the transition from fossil fuels to
cleaner burning renewable fuels like ethanol and
biodiesel will be key in addressing the nation’s
most pressing economic, environmental, and
energy security issues; and
WHEREAS, America has the most productive
agricultural sector in the world with new oppor-
tunities for farmers to expand crop production,
including trees and grasses for the conversion
of crops and cellulosic biomass into renewable
fuels; and
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WHEREAS, these domestic, renewable, and clean
burning renewable fuels enhance the nation’s
energy security and the environment of the
planet; and
WHEREAS, the greatly increased production of
renewable fuels will stimulate the nation’s basic
industries and the rural economy by bringing
home the transportation fuels market and creat-
ing new jobs;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council requests the President,
Congress, and the U.S. Departments of Agricul-
ture and Energy, as well as the Environmental
Protection Agency, to support incentives so the
nation’s transportation fuels can continue to
be produced from renewable agricultural and
biomass sources.
IX. ENVIRONMENT
RESOLUTION H-1: ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
WHEREAS, the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
was enacted to ensure that endangered or threat-
ened species and their habitats are protected; and
WHEREAS, the National Potato Council supports
a balanced scientific approach to the protection
of endangered and threatened species and their
habitat; and
WHEREAS, the ESA has not been modified since
it was enacted to reflect the current scientific
understanding of species and habitat and the
interpretation of the statute by the federal
government, state governments, and the courts
has precluded a common-sense approach to its
implementation; and
WHEREAS, the consultation process between
the National Marine Fisheries Service and the
National Wildlife Service (the Services) and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as
required by the ESA is inefficient, cumbersome,
and confusing;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council support the enactment
of legislation to reform the ESA;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the needed
legislative changes should include:
(1) Public hearings within each region affected
should be held before the listing of a species as
endangered or threatened;
(2) Use of economic data and a peer review pro-
cess prior to listing of the species;
(3) Requirement of an economic impact study of
all actions taken under the act that would per-
petuate the existence of an endangered species;
(4) Improvement of the relief mechanism by
allowing the Secretary of the Interior to consult
with private landowners and to issue general
incidental take permits for certain activities
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known to have minimal adverse effect on the list-
ed species and by establishing an administrative
process to compensate private property owners;
(5) If findings determine that costs associated
with a recovery plan are an unreasonable alloca-
tion of available resources, or if it is found that
social or economic impacts in the area affected
would be too great, the Secretary of the Interior
may opt not to implement recovery plans;
(6) Listings or designations of critical habitats
which impair existing uses by right of public or
private property would be defined as “private or
public property takings” and be subject to just
compensation; and
(7) Clarification for the consultation require-
ments that would allow federal agencies to act
on determinations made by their scientists with-
out consultation with other agencies when the
determination is made that an action will have
minimal impact on a species.
RESOLUTION H-2: FLOW AUGMENTATION
WHEREAS, large volume water “summer spill” or
“flow augmentation” programs in the Columbia-
Snake River system were initiated by the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) Fisheries Service, requiring more than
10 million acre feet (MAF) of water annually
from reservoirs for flow augmentation; and
WHEREAS, more than a decade of research at
the Washington Power Planning Council and
University of Washington has shown that the
NOAA Fisheries flow augmentation program,
which increases summer spill and river flow
through draw downs of reservoirs, has been in-
effective and does not measurably impact fish
survival; and
WHEREAS, research and studies have also shown
that ocean effects including water temperature,
nutrients, and predation by humans and animals
dramatically impact salmon mortality; and
WHEREAS, technological improvements at
hydro operations, such as fish friendly turbines,
ladders and screens, have significantly reduced
risk to fish runs; and
WHEREAS, the “flow augmentation” program
has never been clearly justified by NOAA Fisheries
Service; and
WHEREAS, the five year average annual cost of
spilling this water over the dams is calculated
at over $394 million due to the loss of power gen-
eration from diverting water from the turbines
and the higher costs associated with purchasing
replacement power from other sources; and
WHEREAS, environmental groups have filed or
are filing notice of intent to sue for even larger
flows from upstream reservoirs which threaten
to dry up several million acres of irrigated land;
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council urges the Administra-
tion and Congress to halt or oppose the current
NOAA Fisheries Service summer spill or flow
augmentation program, as it offers no benefit to
fish survival while creating unnecessary social
and economic costs.
RESOLUTION H-3: CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS, the United Nations Global Climate
Change Treaty is currently being redrafted and
discussions will be ongoing on many of the
major issues that need to be addressed before an
agreement can be reached on a draft treaty; and
WHEREAS, the current emission reduction
treaty would have applied stringent reductions
by developed countries; and
WHEREAS, the current emission reduction
treaty does not apply similar reductions to devel-
oping countries; and
WHEREAS, for the U.S. potato producer to have
complied with such emission reductions may
have increased the cost of fuel, electricity, fertil-
izer, and chemicals and would have created an
increased cost of production to the producer and
an increased cost of food to the consumer; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. potato producers market
potatoes and potato products globally, it would
have placed the U.S. producer in an unfair
marketing situation;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council work with the Adminis-
tration and the Congress to assure that any new
treaty, climate change legislation or regulatory
actions do not unduly burden U.S. potato grow-
ers; and that the U.S. potato industry continue
to work diligently to conserve energy resources,
utilize alternative energy sources and lessen
greenhouse emissions on a voluntary basis in
order to mitigate the need for any statutory or
regulatory requirements.
RESOLUTION H-4: SUSTAINABILITY / GAP AUDITS
WHEREAS, there has been a proliferation of
proposed audits for standards related to sustain-
ability and good agricultural practices; and
WHEREAS, the market will eventually, and may
soon, demand such a standard; and
WHEREAS, U.S. potato growers can be proactive
and help drive the policy discussion around such
a standard;
WHEREAS, multiple standards can unneces-
sarily increase costs of compliance for U.S. potato
growers;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council supports the pursuit
of a single audit for sustainability standards and
good agricultural practices.
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X. RESEARCH — TECHNOLOGY
— DISEASE CONTROL
RESOLUTION I-1: TECHNOLOGY/BIOTECHNOLOGY
WHEREAS, the world’s standard of living and
people’s diets have steadily improved through
agricultural research and technological advance-
ments such as the development of hybrid seeds,
fertilizers, pesticides, animal vaccines, and better
animal husbandry; and
WHEREAS, biotechnology is the next frontier
for major improvements in agricultural pro-
ductivity, environmental safety, and nutritional
quality; and
WHEREAS, the prosperity of the U.S. potato and
potato food processing industry depends largely
on access to the latest technology to remain
competitive in the global marketplace;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council supports biotechnology
research and encourages the safe and steady
development of biotechnology and the adoption
of regulations and guidelines that encourages the
research, development, and commercialization
of biotechnologically-produced products; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council supports the efforts and research
of new food technology which will diversify,
develop, and expand further usage of potatoes
and that will enhance nutritional value and
develop new potato markets.
RESOLUTION I-2: CERTIFIED SEED PROGRAMS
WHEREAS,potatopestscanplaceaseverehardship
on the U.S. potato industry; and
WHEREAS, these pests are often spread through
the movement of seed potatoes from one place to
another; and
WHEREAS, certified seed can help reduce dis-
ease movement through careful monitoring of
seed lots;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council use its educational
resources to inform growers of the benefits of
certified seed programs and encourage their
adoption.
RESOLUTION I-3: POTATO PRODUCTION RESEARCH
WHEREAS, there is a continuing need for re-
search work related to production problems in
potatoes and the impact of production problems
on product quality;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council support and otherwise
assist the various production areas in developing
pertinent production research on potatoes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council pursue the concept of national
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research pertaining to quality whereby states,
where possible, combine their research resources
and coordinate the work carried out on common
research problems;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council work to ensure that the potato
industry, which produces the nation’s largest
vegetable crop, obtain a fairer share of federal
research dollars.
RESOLUTION I-4: AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
AND CHEMICALS
WHEREAS, traditional agricultural chemicals
and non-traditional control methods are critical
to efficient crop production;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council work actively to ensure
the continued availability of currently registered
products and encourage research in alternatives
and new products.
RESOLUTION I-5: LATE BLIGHT CONTROL
WHEREAS, commercial and seed growers across
the U.S. can suffer serious losses from late blight;
and
WHEREAS, new strains of late blight have been
found in all states that produce potatoes; and
WHEREAS, buyers of certified seed currently
can obtain from seed growers and their state cer-
tification agencies the North American Certified
Seed Potato Health Certificate, which contains
all pertinent information on a particular seed
lot; and
WHEREAS, the state of knowledge with respect
to the detection, biology of the pathogen, and
epidemiology of the late blight prevents the
establishment of reasonable tolerances or timely
testing procedures for potato seed lots at ship-
ping point;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council work diligently with
all interested parties including state and federal
agencies to accomplish the following:
(1) Encourage planting of certified seed;
(2) Support mandatory measures to ensure the
timely and effective elimination of cull piles;
(3) Control sources of infection (i.e. fields,
volunteers, gardens, other host carriers, retail
distribution centers, and other possible sources);
(4) Expanded research and education;
(5) Enhanced disclosure of information;
(6) Development of a national late blight screen-
ing program to include the following:
a) screening prior to shipping on a voluntary
basis,
b) uniform protocol,
c) secondary verification of testing protocol, and
d) funding;
(7) Develop a uniform rating system for late blight
resistance for all seed varieties introduced into
the U.S. potato industry or entering channels of
commerce to include the following criteria:
a) all testing to be done at a central location for
consistent results prior to release,
b) use of the most virulent strains in testing,
c) both tuber and foliage should be rated,
d) look for vehicles to assure compliance such
as the Plant Variety Protection Act, state and/or
federal certification, and inspection services; and
(8) Pursue all other possible means to limit the
impact of late blight.
RESOLUTION I-6: LATE BLIGHT RESEARCH
WHEREAS, the U.S. potato and tomato industries’
future is in peril due to a nationwide outbreak of
aggressive strains of potato late blight; and
WHEREAS, control of aggressive strains of pota-
to late blight is predicated on an interdisciplinary
effort of basic and applied research performed at
land grant universities across the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, the completion of the basic and
applied research to control late blight requires
adequate funding, coordination, and coopera-
tion between the National Potato Council, USDA,
EPA, the U.S. Congress, and the various land
grant research institutions;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council supports funding for
control of strains of late blight from the United
States;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED upon Congres-
sional appropriation that the USDA-NIFA IPM
program be the administrator of the funds (under
the guidance of the USDA-NIFA Potato Industry
Working Group) and provide proper oversight
on eradication research and overall progress of
funded efforts.
RESOLUTION I-7: GOLDEN NEMATODE QUARANTINE
WHEREAS, an Animal Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) quarantine has been in effect for
over 50 years in identified locations in the state of
New York; and
WHEREAS, the quarantine has contained the
pest to these locations; and
WHEREAS, state university diagnostic labs and
private labs routinely analyze soil samples to
detect nematode populations; and
WHEREAS, no new Golden Nematode popula-
tions have been reported outside of the
quarantine areas;
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council commend APHIS, par-
ticularly the personnel at the Avoca, NY lab, and
further commend Cornell University for their
diligent efforts which resulted in the successful
quarantine of Golden Nematode;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council encourages APHIS to fully fund
the quarantine program for Golden Nematode in
New York.
RESOLUTION I-8: QUARANTINE PEST
COMPENSATION OR “SAFETY NET” PLAN
WHEREAS, the Potato Cyst Nematode Globo-
dera Pallida (PCN) has been discovered in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) of USDA and state authorities
are to be congratulated for their quick response
and hard work invested in delimiting the area
with PCN and controlling further spread; and
WHEREAS, the current system for controlling the
spread of quarantine pests can actually encour-
age the spread of quarantine pests, rather than
stopping it, due to the fact that growers found with
a quarantine pest are penalized financially by
regulations imposed to prevent the spread; and
WHEREAS, growers need a “safety net,” or system
of compensation, for losses incurred when a
quarantine pest is discovered that will remove the
penalty for its discovery and remove a disincetive
for growers to report pest finds and particpate in
surveys; and
WHEREAS, APHIS is working with states to
conduct a national survey for PCN;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council work with APHIS, other
agencies, and Congress to implement a safety net,
or compensation system, that will be effective in
containing the spread of PCN or any new quar-
antine pest by removing the financial penalties
currently imposed on growers;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council request that APHIS verifies that
the nationwide PCN survey follow scientific
standards.
RESOLUTION I-9: QUARANTINE PEST
SYSTEM REVIEW
WHEREAS, the Potato Cyst Nematode Globo-
dera Pallida (PCN) has been discovered in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, PCN is a quarantine pest; and
WHEREAS, the discovery of a quarantine pest
causes hardship on growers, thus discouraging
participation in surveys and containment
programs; and
WHEREAS, the current system of quarantine
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pest management does not provide incentives
for early detection, prevention and systematic
approach to prevention, eradication or control as
circumstances warrant; and
WHEREAS, Canada, Mexico, and the United
States have different systems in place for managing
quarantine pest introductions and spread;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council work for a compre-
hensive review of the U.S. quarantine pest
management system in conjunction with Canada
and Mexico, to harmonize standards, processes,
and procedures and that steps should be taken to
jointly work with Canada and Mexico to develop
a workable tri-country management plan for any
quarantine pest find;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council support a thorough evaluation
and reform of the quarantine pest list and system
for managing quarantine pests that will encour-
age a cooperative grower response.
RESOLUTION I-10: IDAHO POTATO CYST
NEMATODE ERADICATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, an Animal Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) eradication program has been
in effect for almost seven (7) years in identified
locations in the state of Idaho; and
WHEREAS, the Idaho program has contained
the pest to these locations; and
WHEREAS, state university diagnostic labs and
private labs routinely analyze soil samples to
detect nematode populations; and
WHEREAS, no new Pallida Nematode popula-
tions have been reported outside of the regulated
areas;
WHEREAS, APHIS working in partnership with
the Idaho Department of Agriculture and the
University of Idaho have conducted an effective
program to move toward eradication of the
Pallida Nematode;
BE IT RESOLVED that the National Potato
Council encourages USDA to fully fund the
quarantine and eradication program for the
Pallida Nematode in Idaho.
XI. MARKETING AND POTATO
INDUSTRY PROBLEMS
We recognize that there are many existing
conditions which adversely affect the overall
welfare of the potato industry. Many of these
problems are exclusive to the potato industry.
Other problems affect all of agriculture. In the
interest of stabilizing and strengthening both
the potato industry and all of agriculture,
we recommend and support the following
resolutions:
ISSUES & RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION J-1: POTATO MARKETS
WHEREAS, the National Potato Council is
keenly interested in promoting, protecting,
and advancing the economic well-being of the
potato producer, we recognize that all markets for
potatoes are important and should be preserved,
protected; and if possible, expanded;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council work diligently to protect and
defend all existing markets for fresh, seed, fro-
zen, and other potatoes and strive to develop new
markets, both foreign and domestic.
RESOLUTION J-2: FLEXIBLE ACREAGE
WHEREAS, both the 1996 and 2002 Farm Bill
prohibit the planting of potatoes on contract
acreage without the loss of contract payment
and the reduction of contract acres except under
certain specific exemptions; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Farm Bill creates a pilot
program to allow the planting of fruits and
vegetables for processing on program acres; and
WHEREAS, these contract payments and other
government programs can inadvertently result in
market distortion that can cause economic harm
to U.S. potato farmers;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council strongly supports the
discontinuation of any activity by the federal
government that results in market distortion;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council supports the analysis of any
economic impacts—intended or not—of any
proposed federal agriculture support program
prior to its implementation.
RESOLUTION J-3: PACA RECEIVING PRACTICES
WHEREAS, current PACA regulations permit a
receiver to unload and take control of produce
without accepting it; and
WHEREAS, receiving practices detrimental to
potato and vegetable producers have developed
as a result;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council supports efforts to
amend the PACA to correct this problem.
RESOLUTION J-4: UNIFORMITY OF GRADES
BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL SHIPPING, AND RECEIVING
POINT INSPECTIONS
WHEREAS, the potato industry has become
more mechanized in harvesting, packaging, and
shipping of potatoes; and
WHEREAS, consumers require fresh potatoes
that are consistent in appearance, quality,
uniformity of size, and are bruise-free; and
WHEREAS, a variety of factors including dirt,
rot, internal defects, greening, size, grading,
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ISSUES & RESOLUTIONS
bruising, and sampling methods can contribute
to a lack of consistency in marketable product;
and
WHEREAS, the federal/state inspection services
do not always reach the desired level of unifor-
mity between individual inspectors, between
shipping point and receiving point, and between
states and regions;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council work with the USDA
to develop research and data on the problem of
conditional defects to be included in the U.S.
Grade Standards;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council work with USDA Fresh Fruit and
Vegetable Inspections using the best available
technology to implement increased uniformity
of grades between individual inspectors and be-
tween shipping and receiving points throughout
the United States.
RESOLUTION J-5: RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND
QUALITY-CONTROL PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, federal and state research, promotion,
and quality control programs are important
potato industry self-help programs benefiting
both producers and consumers; and
WHEREAS, such programs allow potato pro-
ducers to collectively address industry issues of
concern; and
WHEREAS, other sources of federal and state
assistance are diminishing due to budget
pressures; and
WHEREAS, such programs all contain provi-
sions to allow producers to administratively seek
redress of grievances; and
WHEREAS, such programs are legitimate
exercises of federal and state authority;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council continue to support
federal and state research, promotion, and
quality control self-help programs for the
benefit of potato producers and consumers;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council strongly support the ruling by the
U.S. Supreme Court which unequivocally upheld
the constitutionality of these programs.
RESOLUTION J-6: MARKETING ORDERS
WHEREAS, federal marketing orders cover over
65 percent of the fall potatoes and over 15 percent
of the summer potatoes produced in the United
States. The primary feature of the marketing
orders governing potatoes allows the use of grade
and size regulations that must be met for all ship-
ments under the order. By regulating the quality
that can be shipped, these marketing orders help
keep inferior grades of potatoes from depress-
ing the market for the entire crop. Equally as
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important these orders help to build consumer
confidence as a constant supply of high-quality
potatoes remain available throughout the year;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council strongly supports the continuation
of federal marketing orders for potatoes as the
quality provisions bring equal benefit to both
producer and consumer.
RESOLUTION J-7: POTATO EXPORT PROMOTION
WHEREAS, the current Farm Bill reauthorized
the Market Access Program (MAP) at a mini-
mum level of $200 million a year beginning in
Fiscal Year 2008;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council opposes any efforts to
reduce the funding for this valuable promotion
program;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council supports the permanent funding
of MAP at a minimum of $200 million.
XII. TAXES AND REGULATIONS
RESOLUTION K-1: FEDERAL TAX CODE
WHEREAS, U.S. potato growers compete in a
global marketplace; and
WHEREAS, input costs for U.S. potato grow-
ers are constantly increasing, resulting in lower
profit margins; and
WHEREAS, the current tax structure is heavily
weighted on assets like farmland which is at a
historically high level of value; and
WHEREAS, responsible tax reforms are needed
to keep potato producers competitive;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council supports tax reform that
enhances the competitiveness of the U.S. potato
industry in the global marketplace, including
lower overall tax rates, the permanent repeal of
estate taxes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council strongly opposes any increase in
capital gains taxes.
RESOLUTION K-2: FEDERAL REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, U.S. potato growers compete in a
global marketplace; and
WHEREAS, the regulatory burden on farmers in
the United States is increasing; and
WHEREAS, the economic impact of an excessive
regulatory agenda can be significantly negative
for U.S. potato growers and make it more difficult
to be competitive in a global marketplace;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council supports a responsible
regulatory structure in the United States;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council supports full transparency of the
economic impact of proposed regulations on U.S.
potato farmers.
XIII. QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY
The National Potato Council is greatly concerned
with the overall appearance and quality of pota-
toes found in the fresh retail markets. Satisfying
the needs of the consumer is critical to the
continued success of the potato industry. We
recognize that the consuming public expects and
is entitled to purchase produce that is clean and
has a fresh appearance.
RESOLUTION L-1: IMPORT INSPECTIONS
WHEREAS, increasing amounts of fresh and
processed fruits and vegetables are being import-
ed into the United States; and
WHEREAS, fruits and vegetables offered to the
consumer in U.S. stores must be consistent in
adhering to federal standards for food safety;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council work diligently to ensure
that fruits and vegetables imported into the United
States are subject to adequate inspections to assure
that they meet the same standards for chemical
residue, grades, and packaging as is required of
U.S. produce;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that fees for
inspections for imported fruits and vegetables are
assessed on the importer;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that penalties
commensurate to those applied to U.S. growers
be levied upon produce not meeting standards
so set.
RESOLUTION L-2: APHIS INSPECTIONS
WHEREAS, that the National Potato Council
strongly encourages USDA-APHIS to regulate
the importation of plant material and associated
growing median for the pathogen that causes
brown rot of potato (Ralston solanacearum) from
countries which are infested with the pathogen;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council recommends that the states sur-
vey seed lots in their winter test plots for PVYntn;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National
Potato Council request that USDA-APHIS for-
malize its relationship with state certification
agencies with respect to seed export matters.
RESOLUTION L-3: FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, Congress and Federal Agencies
are considering revisions to the Food Safety
Standards.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the
National Potato Council encourages these
programs be based on risk analysis and be
commodity specific.
 2016 Executive Committee
President
Jim Tiede
James Tiede Farms
2727 Tiede Allan Road #230
COMMITTEES
American Falls, ID 83211
p: (208) 221-3411
e: tiedefarms@gmail.com
First Vice President and
Vice President, Grower and
Public Relations
Dwayne Weyers
Aspen Produce, LLC
P.O. Box 1179
Center, CO 81125
p: (719) 754-3464
e: aspen@aspenllc.com
Vice President,
Environmental Affairs
Dominic LaJoie
LaJoie Growers
140 Adams Street
Van Buren, ME 04785
p: (207) 868-2937
e: djlajoie1985@hotmail.com
Vice President, Finance and
Office Procedures
Larry Alsum
Alsum Farms
N9083 County Highway EF
Friesland, WI 53935
p: (920) 348-6700
e: larry.alsum@alsum.com
Vice President, Legislative
and Government Affairs
Britt Raybould
Raybould Brothers Farm
301 N. 1500 E.
St. Anthony, ID 83445
p: (208) 419-0768
e: britt@raybouldbros.com
Vice President, Trade Affairs
Cully Easterday
Easterday Farms
1816 N. 20th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
p: (509) 948-6431
e: cully@easterdayfarms.com
Immediate Past President
Dan Lake
Lake Seed, Inc.
35822 Spring Creek Road
Ronan, MT 59864
p: (406) 253-3638
e: spudman@ronan.net
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2016 NPC Board of Directors
The business affairs of the National Potato Council are managed by a Board
of Directors. Board members are appointed by the Executive Committee from
recommendations submitted by state potato grower organizations and hold office
for one calendar year.
CALIFORNIA IDAHO
Ed Staunton RJ Andrus
Staunton Farms Idahoan Foods, LLC
3725 Hill Road 1758 Sage Hen Lane
Tulelake, CA 96135 Idaho Falls, ID 83401
p: (541) 892-5263 p: (208) 681-9988
e: staunton@cot.net e: rjandrus@idahoan.com
Jeremy Arnold
COLORADO Arnold Farms
Miguel Diaz 3970 Wells Avenue
Eagle Produce Felt, ID 83424
0721 Lane 2 N. p: (208) 313-2875
e: jarnold@silverstar.com
Alamosa, CO 81101
p: (719) 849-3612
Nick Blanksma
e: dmiguel.md@gmail.com
Legacy Farms
Bob Mattive P.O. Box 164
Worley Family Farms Hammett, ID 83627
4015 E. City Road 6 N. p: (208) 334-2350
Monte Vista, CO 81144 e: nickblanksma@yahoo.com
p: (719) 852-4659
Todd Cornelison
E: bgmattive@gmail.com
High Country Potato
Roger Mix 900 University Blvd.
Rexburg, ID 83440
Mix Farms
0515 W. 9 Road N. p: (208) 356-4401
e: todd@idahopotato.cc
Center, CO 81125
p: (719) 754-0117
Todd Garrett
e: mixfarms@gmail.com
Ida Gold Farms
Mark Peterson 246 E. 300 S.
Burley, ID 83318
Peterson Farms
5070 N. County Road 2 E. p: (208) 678-4820
Monte Vista, CO 81144 e:tgidagoldfarms@hotmail.com
p: (719) 852-5847
Doug Hanks
e: mpeterson5401@gmail.com
Hanks Farms
Harry Strohauer 1749 E. 400 N.
Strohauer Farms, Inc. St. Anthony, ID 83445
19595 WCR 50 p: (208) 351-2653
e: hanksfarmsinc@gmail.com
LaSalle, CO 80645
p: (970) 284-6526
Brett Jensen
e: spudshs@aol.com
Brett Jensen Farms
2000 W. 113 N.
FLORIDA Idaho Falls, ID 83402
p: (208) 522-4308
Danny Johns
e: brettjensenfarms@gmail.com
Blue Sky Farms
P.O. Box 202 Klaren Koompin
Hastings, FL 32145 Koompin Farms
p: (904) 692-5938 3010 McKinley Street
e: danny@bsffl.com American Falls, ID 83211
p: (208) 226-9940
e: idahofry59@yahoo.com
MAINE
Brent Buck
Buck Farms
4722 W. Chapman Road
Chapman, ME 04757
p: (207) 762-7691
e: brentabuck@gmail.com
Darrell McCrum
County Super Spuds
P.O. Box 660
Mars Hill, ME 04758
p: (207) 429-9449
e: darrell@countysuperspuds.com
Alan Moir
Moir Farms
36 Brown Road
Woodland, ME 04736
p: (207) 551-5990
e: amoir@maine.rr.com
MICHIGAN
Randy Styma
R&E Farms
9886 M-65 North
Posen, MI 49776
p: (989) 766-2662
e: rstyma16@gmail.com
Jason Walther
Walther Farms
52944 US 31
Three Rivers, MI 49093
p: (269) 279-2450
e: jwalther@waltherfarms.com
MINNESOTA
Justin Dagen
1148 360th Avenue
Karlstad, MN 56732
p: (218) 436-2156
e: jdagen@wiktel.com
Peter Imle
Pine Lake Wild Rice
47054 Co. Road 7
Gonvick, MN 56644
p: (218) 268-4499
e: pinelakewildrice@yahoo.com
MONTANA
Sid Schutter
Schutter Seed Farm, Inc.
3627 Wooden Shoe Road
Manhattan, MT 59741
p: (406) 539-6478
e: sidschutter@gmail.com
NPC Leadership

NEBRASKA OREGON Nelson Cox
NPC Past Presidents
Nelson Cox Farms
Joe Thompson Nels Iverson 7815 Road W. 2 S.E. 1948 - 1950 S.A. Wathen
Thompson Seed Potato Iverson Family Farms Warden, WA 98857 1951 - 1953 E.J. Peters
6541 Jefferson Road 159 10th Street p: (509) 750-4700
Alliance, NE 69301 Jefferson, OR 97352 1954 Sol Lavit
e: nelsoncox@hotmail.com
p: (308) 760-6553 p: (541) 619-1031 1955 - 1956 W.B. Whiteley
e: jthompson@bbc.net e: ivernels@gmail.com Mike Dodds 1957 - 1959 E. Perrin Edmunds
Basic American Foods

COMMITTEES
1960 John Bushee
Dan Walchli 538 Potato Frontage Road
NEW JERSEY Walchli Farms Moses Lake, WA 98837
1961 - 1962 John Broome
32907 E. Loop Road 1963 W.B. Camp, Jr.
Jennifer Coombs-Kelly p: (509) 760-2309
Hermiston, OR 97838 e: mdodds@baf.com 1964 - 1965 Claude Aunger
Jim Coombs Farms, LLC
20 Route 77 p: (541) 567-2535 1966 Vernon James
Elmer, NJ 08318 e: dwalchli@eotnet.net Darrin Morrison 1967 Roy Hirai
p: (856) 982-6162 Morrison Farms 1968 Allan Larsen
Mark Ward 19212 Morrison Road
e: jnnfrcmbs2@aol.com 1969 Headlee Wright
Ward Ranches Mt. Vernon, WA 98274
1500 H Street p: (360) 661-1566 1970 Basil Fox
NEW YORK Baker City, OR 97814 e: dlmorrison@frontier.com 1971 Don Johnston
p: (541) 523-3215 1972 Norman Falconer
Ralph Child e: mark.wardranches@gmail.com Ted Tschirky
Childstock Farms 1973 Merle Anderson
Sand Ridge Farms
156 Child Road 2790 Dent Road 1974 Clarence Parr
Malone, NY 12953 PENNSYLVANIA Pasco, WA 99301 1975 David Clark, Jr.
p: (518) 483-1239 p: (509) 539-9461 1976 Ed Stastny
David Masser
e: rchild@childfarm.net e: ted.tschirky@gmail.com 1977 Obed Tweten
Sterman Masser Inc.
P.O. Box 210 1978 Dell Raybould
NORTH CAROLINA Sacramento, PA 17968 WISCONSIN 1979 Louis Wysocki
p: (570) 682-3709
Chris Hopkins 1980 - 1981 Bernard Shaw
e: dmasser@masserspuds.com Larry Alsum
Black Gold Farms Alsum Farms, Inc. 1982 Herschel Heilig
2815 N. Gum Neck Road N9083 Highway EF 1983 Gene Shaver
Columbia, NC 27925 SOUTH DAKOTA Friesland, WI 53935 1984 Jerry Larson
p: (252) 796-4271 p: (920) 382-3121
Milt Carter 1985 Doug Michael
e: chris.hopkins@blackgoldfarms.com e: larry.alsum@alsum.com
CSS Farms 1986 Thomas Ford
1200 33rd Street, S.E. 1987 Robert Sanders
NORTH DAKOTA Watertown, SD 57201 Jeremie Pavelski
Heartland Farms, Inc. 1988 Larry Young
p: (605) 886-2577
Keith McGovern e: milt.carter@cssfarms.com 907 3rd Avenue 1989 Michael Cranney
R.D. Offutt Company Hancock, WI 54943 1990 David Long
700 S. 7th Street p: (715) 249-5555
Fargo, ND 58104 WASHINGTON e: jpavelski@hfinc.biz
1991 Douglas Monter
p: (701) 261-3090 1992 - 1993 Richard Watt
Jared Balcom Jim Wysocki 1994 Ron Mack
e: kmcgovern@rdoffutt.com
Balcom and Moe Wysocki Produce Farm 1995 Lynn Olsen
Brian Vculek P.O. Box 968 P.O. Box 330
Pasco, WA 99301 1996 Wayne Maggio
Brian Vculek Farms Bancroft, WI 54921
p: (509) 948-9752 1997 Jeff Raybould
8060 116th Avenue p: (715) 335-8060
Crete, ND 58040 e: jwbalcom@balcomandmoe.com e: jim.wysocki@rpespud.com 1998 Nick Somers
p: (701) 753-7401 1999 Gary Ball
Rex Calloway 2000 Chuck Gunnerson
e: brian@cretefarm.com
Calloway Northwest LLC
16479 Road 7 N.W. 2001 Allen Olberding
OHIO Quincy, WA 98848 2002 Todd Michael
p: (509) 750-0154 2003 Dave Warsh
Todd Michael e: rcalloway14@gmail.com 2004 Keith Masser
Michael Family Farms
4440 Prairie Road 2005 Dan Moss
Ellie Charvet
Urbana, OH 43078 Harvest Fresh 2006 Jim Wysocki
p: (937) 653-7783 711 Easy Street 2007 Don Sklarczyk
e: tmichael@michaelfamilyfarms.com Pasco, WA 99301 2008 Richard Polatis
p: (509) 331-8810 2009 Ed Schneider
OKLAHOMA e: echarvet@bossig.com 2010 Roger Mix
2011 Justin Dagen
Virgil Slagell
Triple S Farms 2012 Steve Crane
Route 1, Box 132 A 2013 Randy Mullen
Hydro, OK 73048 2014 Randy Hardy
p: (405) 663-2913 2015 Dan Lake
e: meps@hintonet.net

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2016 NPC Committees and Subcommittees

Environmental Affairs Nick Somers (WI) Jeff Raybould (ID) Long Range Planning
Committee Brian Vculek (ND) Ed Schneider (WA) Committee
Dan Walchli (OR) Sid Schutter (MT)
Dominic LaJoie (ME) - Chair Randy Styma (MI) Dan Lake (MT) – Chair
Jeremy Arnold (ID) Finance & Office Procedures Brian Vculek (ND) RJ Andrus (ID)
Jared Balcom (WA) Committee Jason Walther (MI) Brent Buck (ME)
Nick Blanksma (ID) Mark Ward (OR) Danny Johns (FL)
Brent Buck (ME) Larry Alsum (WI) - Chair Todd Michael (OH)
Ellie Charvet (WA) Jim Wysocki (WI)
Rex Calloway (WA) Dan Moss (ID)
Miguel Diaz (CO) Nelson Cox (WA) Disease Management & Seed Don Sklarczyk (MI)

Miguel Diaz (CO)
Segundo Diaz (CO)
Heath Gimmestad (WA) Robert Halvorson (WA)
Brett Jensen (ID)
Doug Hanks (ID)
Chris Hopkins (NC) Danny Johns (FL)
Mike Madsen (WA)
Peter Imle (MN)
Chris Olsen (WA)
Nels Iverson (OR)
Jeremie Pavelski (WI)
Danny Johns (FL)
Britt Raybould (ID)
Klaren Koompin (ID)
Don Sklarczyk (MI)
Darrell McCrum (ME)
Dan Walchli (OR)
Keith McGovern (ND)
Jason Walther (MI)
Roger Mix (CO)
Dave Warsh (CO)
Grant Morris (WA)
Jim Wysocki (WI)
Allen Olberding (WA)
Lynn Olsen (WA) Grower and Public Relations
Jeremie Pavelski (WI)
Britt Raybould (ID) Committee
Ben Sklarczyk (MI) Dwayne Weyers (CO) - Chair
Don Sklarczyk (MI) Jeremy Arnold (ID)
Nick Somers (WI) Jared Balcom (WA)
Troy Sorensen (NE) Nick Blanksma (ID)
Ed Staunton (CA) Brent Buck (ME)
Harry Strohauer (CO) Rex Calloway (WA)
Joe Thompson (NE) Ellie Charvet (WA)
Ted Tschirky (WA) Jennifer Coombs-Kelly (NJ)
Brian Vculek (ND) Danny Johns (FL)
Dan Walchli (OR) Bob Mattive (CO)
Jason Walther (MI) Alan Moir (ME)
Darrin Morrison (WA)
Water & Endangered Species Britt Raybould (ID)
Subcommittee Ben Sklarczyk (MI)
Ed Staunton (CA)
Jeremie Pavelski (WI) - Co-chair
Ed Staunton (CA) - Co-chair Harry Strohauer (CO)
Dan Walchli (OR)
Jeremy Arnold (ID)
Dan Chin (OR) Jim Wysocki (WI)
Todd Garrett (ID)
Doug Hanks (ID)
Legislative & Government
Nels Iverson (OR) Affairs Committee
Danny Johns (FL) Britt Raybould (ID) - Chair
Stacy Kniveton (WA) Jeremy Arnold (ID)
Darrell McCrum (ME) Jared Balcom (WA)
Lynn Olsen (WA) Brent Buck (ME)
Mark Peterson (CO) Milt Carter (SD)
Jeff Raybould (ID) Ralph Child (NY)
Ben Sklarczyk (MI) Jennifer Coombs-Kelly (NJ)
Don Sklarczyk (MI)
Cameron Crump (WA)
Nick Somers (WI) Justin Dagen (MN)
Harry Strohauer (CO) Todd Gerratt (ID)
Randy Styma (MI) Robert Halvorson (WA)
Dan Walchli (OR) Nels Iverson (OR)
Jim Wysocki (WI) Brett Jensen (ID)
Danny Johns (FL)
Pesticide Resistance Klaren Koompin (ID)
Management David Masser (PA)
Working Group Bob Mattive (CO)
Miguel Diaz (CO) Keith McGovern (ND)
Segundo Diaz (CO) Todd Michael (OH)
Todd Gerratt (ID) Roger Mix (CO)
Doug Hanks (ID) Alan Moir (ME)
Alan Moir (ME) Darrin Morrison (WA)
Lynn Olsen (WA) Chris Olsen (WA)
Don Sklarczyk (MI) Jeremie Pavelski (WI)
Mark Peterson (CO)
Certification Subcommittee
Miguel Diaz (CO) - Chair
Jeremy Arnold (ID)
Brent Buck (ME)
Milt Carter (SD)
Ralph Child (NY)
Justin Dagen (MN)
Segundo Diaz (CO)
Peter Imle (MN)
Nels Iverson (OR)
Brett Jensen (ID)
Danny Johns (FL)
Gary Mahany (NY)
Roger Mix (CO)
Darrin Morrison (WA)
Mark Peterson (CO)
Sid Schutter (MT)
Ben Sklarczyk (MI)
Don Sklarczyk (MI)
Nick Somers (WI)
Troy Sorensen (NE)
Brian Vculek (ND)
Potato Industry Working Group
Jim Tiede (ID) - Chair
Brent Buck (ME)
Jennifer Coombs-Kelly (NJ)
Todd Gerratt (ID)
Nels Iverson (OR)
Danny Johns (FL)
Darrell McCrum (ME)
Darrin Morrison (WA)
Jeff Raybould (ID)
Don Sklarczyk (MI)
Nick Somers (WI)
Research Proposal
Subcommittee/Time Zone
Committee
AJ Bussan (WI)
Jeff Harper (ID)
Gary Mahany (NY)
Risk Management Subcommittee
Klaren Koompin (ID) - Chair
Jared Balcom (WA)
Brett Jensen (ID)
Danny Johns (FL)
Darrell McCrum (ME)
Roger Mix (CO)
Alan Moir (ME)
Jeremie Pavelski (WI)
Dan Walchli (OR)
Jason Walther (MI)
Jim Wysocki (WI)
COMMITTEES
Ed Staunton (CA)
Mark Ward (OR)
Trade Affairs Committee
Cully Easterday (WA) – Chair
Larry Alsum (WI)
RJ Andrus (ID)
Brent Buck (ME)
Ralph Child (NY)
Todd Cornelison (ID)
Nelson Cox (WA)
Derek Davenport (WA)
Mike Dodds (WA)
Todd Gerratt (ID)
Robert Halvorson (WA)
Mark Hammer (WA)
Randy Hardy (ID)
Roger Hawley (WA)
Danny Johns (FL)
Stacy Kniveton (WA)
Klaren Koompin (ID)
Frank Martinez (WA)
Darrell McCrum (ME)
Dan Moss (ID)
Randy Mullen (WA)
Mark Peterson (CO)
Virgil Slagell (OK)
Ted Tschirky (WA)
Mark Ward (OR)
Dave Warsh (CO)
U.S.-Canada Subcommittee
Dan Moss (ID) - Chair
Larry Alsum (WI)
RJ Andrus (ID)
Ralph Child (NY)
Justin Dagen (MN)
Miguel Diaz (CO)
Dominic LaJoie (ME)
Sid Schutter (MT)
Ted Tschirky (WA)
Mark Ward (OR)
U.S.-Mexico Subcommittee
Dan Moss (ID) - Chair
Larry Alsum (WI)
RJ Andrus (ID)
Miguel Diaz (CO)
Segundo Diaz (CO)
Brett Jensen (ID)
Danny Johns (FL)
Frank Martinez (WA)
Randy Mullen (WA)
Mark Peterson (CO)
Ted Tschirky (WA)
Mark Ward (OR)

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 2016 State Voting Delegates Todd Gerratt Rod Lake
Burley, ID Heyburn, ID
The State Voting Delegates of the National Potato Council p: (208) 312-8008 p: (208) 436-8164
are nominated by individual potato producing states to serve e: tgidagoldfarms@hotmail.com e: rod@southwindpotatoes.com
as state representatives on NPC issues and policy resolutions. Dean Gibson Chad Larsen
Paul, ID Dubois, ID
The number of State Voting Delegates allotted per state is based p: (208) 438-2995 p: (208) 201-3704
on potato production, with at least one vote allotted per potato e: dean@magicvalleyproduce.com e: clarsen@larsenfarms.com
producing state. David Hansen Dwight Little
COMMITTEES

Paul, ID Newdale, ID
California Idaho p: (208) 678-8524 p: (208) 351-2592
e: david@rodneyhansenfarms.com e: spudfarmer2002@hotmail.com
Ed Staunton RJ Andrus Gary Hansen Andrew Mickelsen
Tulelake, CA Idaho Falls, ID Rupert, ID Ribgy, ID
p: (541) 892-5263 p: (208) 681-9988 p: (208) 431-4453 p: (208) 201-1295
e: staunton@cot.net e: rjandrus@idahoan.com e: ghansen@pmt.org e: andrew@mickelsenfarms.com
Jeremy Arnold
Colorado Felt, ID
Doug Hanks Dirk Parkinson
St. Anthony, ID St. Anthony, ID
Miguel Diaz p: (208) 313-2875 p: (208) 351-2653 p: (208) 313-7340
Alamosa, CO e: jarnold@silverstar.com e: hanksfarmsinc@gmail.com e: dirk@potatoseed.us
p: (719) 849-3612 Joel Ashton
e: dmiguel.md@gmail.com Merrill Hanny Ray Pocock
Sugar City, ID Idaho Falls, ID Sugar City, ID
Segundo Diaz p: (208) 351-2813 p: (208) 589-9399 p: (208) 201-2101
Alamosa, CO e: jmstpa@msn.com e: merrillhannyfarms@gmail.com e: rayp@ida.net
p: (719) 852-2498 Clen Atchley
e: diaz@amigo.net Randy Hardy Britt Raybould
Ashton, ID Oakley, ID Idaho Falls, ID
Bob Mattive p: (208) 351-8342 p: (208) 862-3400 p: (208) 313-6546
Monte Vista, CO e: clenandemma@ida.net e: hardy1@pmt.org e: britt@raybouldbros.com
p: (719) 852-4659 Darren Bitter
E: bgmattive@gmail.com James Hoff Jeff Raybould
Terreton, ID Idaho Falls, ID St. Anthony, ID
Roger Mix p: (208) 317-6080 p: (208) 521-9093 p: (208) 313-5234
Center, CO e: dbitter@ida.net e: idahjames@aol.com e: jeffr@ida.net
p: (719) 754-0117 Kent Bitter
e: mixfarms@gmail.com Mike Huskinson Doug Ruff
Shelley, ID Sugar City, ID Aberdeen, ID
Mark Peterson p: (208) 529-4250 p: (208) 270-3159 p: (208) 705-4661
Monte Vista, CO e: kbttr@msn.com e: mikehuskinson@gmail.com e: rufftimesfarm@gmail.com
p: (719) 852-5847 Nick Blanksma
e: mpeterson5401@gmail.com Kyle Jacobs Rick Shawver
Hammett, ID Hamer, ID Idaho Falls, ID
Sheldon Rockey p: (208) 590-1303 p: (208) 390-8298 p: (208) 604-2027
Center, CO e: nickblanksma@yahoo.com e: kyle@silverkfarms.com e: rick.shawver@unitedpotato.com
p: (719) 754-3744 Michael Christensen
e: rockeyfarm@hotmail.com Brett Jensen David Stolworthy
Melba, ID Idaho Falls, ID Shelley, ID
Harry Strohauer p: (208) 573-9150 p: (208) 313-4308 p: (208) 521-9794
LaSalle, CO e: mcfarms@gmail.com e: brettjensenfarms@gmail.com
p: 970-284-6526 Brent Stoker
Todd Cornelison Joseph Jeppesen Burley, ID
e: spudshs@aol.com Rexburg, ID Rexburg, ID p: (208) 260-1990
Jason Tillman p: (208) 351-6108 p: (208) 351-0331 e: bstoker@safelink.net
Monte Vista, CO e: toddlc1@mac.com e: jeppesenjoe@msn.com
p: (719) 852-4701 Rhett Summers
Bruce Crapo Brian Jones Sugar City, ID
e: jason.mvpg@gmail.com Sugar City, ID Paul, ID p: (208) 390-9314
Dave Warsh p: (208) 356-7346 p: (208) 300-0600 e: summercofarms@gmail.com
Center, CO e: bruce@sunglo-idaho.com e: brian@sunvalleypotatoes.com
p: (719) 754-2532 Mike Telford
Brant Darrington Kamren Koompin Paul, ID
e: dwarsh@yahoo.com Declo, ID American Falls, ID p: (208) 431-5957
Dwayne Weyers p: (208) 431-0304 p: (208) 244-2503 e: telfordsunvalleyseed@gmail.com
Center, CO e: bldarrington@gmail.com e: kamrenkoompin@gmail.com
p: (719) 754-3464 Alex Tiede
Jared Fielding Klaren Koompin American Falls, ID
e: aspen@aspenllc.com Shelley, ID American Falls, ID p: (208) 221-3412
p: (208) 357-7381 p: (208) 221-1317 e: alextd9@hotmail.com
Florida e: fieldingjared@gmail.com e: idahofry59@yahoo.com
Jim Tiede
Danny Johns Boyd Foster Thomas Kress American Falls, ID
Hastings, FL 32145 Ribgy, ID American Falls, ID p: (208) 221-3411
p: (904) 692-5938 p: (208) 589-1999 p: (208) 221-0796 e: tiedefarms@gmail.com
e: danny@bsffl.com e: boydfoster1999@gmail.com e: tkress208@msn.com

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2016 Voting Delegates

Ritchey Toevs Mark Tarr Randy Schmidt Eric Halverson
Aberdeen, ID Washburn, ME Sabin, MN Grand Forks, ND
p: (208) 604-2599 p: (207) 227-1729 p: (218) 493-4254 p: (701) 772-2620
e: wrtoevs@gmail.com e: tarrseedpotatoes@gmail.com e: bluetagseed@yahoo.com e: eric.halverson@blackgoldfarms.com
Jerry Tominaga Greg Halverson
Heyburn, ID Michigan Montana Grand Forks, ND
p: (208) 300-0478 Dennis Iott Dan Lake p: (701) 772-2620
e: jersouthwind@pmt.org Kalkasha, MI 49646 Ronan, MT e: gregg.halverson@blackgoldfarms.com
Dillon van Orden p: (231) 258-8294 p: (406) 253-3638 Carl Hoverson

COMMITTEES
Blackfoot, ID e: iottseed@wildblue.net e: spudman@ronan.net Larimore, ND
p: (208) 604-0172 Scott Payton Sid Schutter p: (701) 343-6224
e: vospudman@gmail.com Johannesburg, MI Manhattan, MT e: carl@hoversonfarms.com
Kim Wahlen p: (989) 731-5452 p: (406) 539-6478 Don Suda
Aberdeen, ID e: stpayton711@gmail.com e: sidschutter@gmail.com Grafton, ND
p: (208) 221-2200 Alison Sklarczyk p: (701) 352-0084
e: kimwahlenfarms@gmail.com Johannesburg, MI Nebraska e: sudadj@yahoo.com
Jason Webster p: (989) 732-5333 Troy Sorensen Mark Thompson
Rexburg, ID e: alison.skarczyk@gmail.com Alliance, NE Park River, ND
p: (208) 313-6826 Ben Sklarczyk p: (308) 762-4917 p: (701) 284-6703
e: luv2ski@ida.net Johannesburg, MI e: westpoinc@bbc.net e: mark_thom@hotmail.com
Shane Webster p: (989) 731-5452 Joe Thompson Jeff VanRay
Rexburg, ID e: bensklarczyk@frontier.com Alliance, NE Pingree, ND
p: (208) 709-3508 Don Sklarczyk p: 308-760-6553 p: (701) 285-3381
e: swebster@ida.net Johannesburg, MI e: jthompson@bbc.net e: jvanray@daktel.com
Shawn Webster p: (989) 731-5452 Matt VanRay
Rexburg, ID e: don@ssfseedpotates.com New Jersey Pingree, ND
p: (208) 313-0972 Randy Styma p: (701) 285-3369
e: webstersc@ida.net Jennifer Coombs-Kelly e: mattvanray@daktel.com
Posen, MI Elmer, NJ
Terry Wilcox p: (989) 766-2662 p: (856) 982-6162 Brian Vculek
Rexburg, ID e: rstyma16@gmail.com e: jnnfrcmbs2@aol.com Crete, ND
p: (208) 351-8030 Jason Walther p: (701) 753-7401
e: terry@wmgsales.com Three Rivers, MI New York e: brian@cretefarm.com
p: (269) 279-2450
Maine e: jwalther@waltherfarms.com Ralph Child Ohio
Malone, NY
Seth Bradstreet III p: (518) 483-1239 Todd Michael
Newport, ME Minnesota e: rchild@childfarm.net Urbana, OH
p: (207) 368-4440 Matt Driscoll p: (937) 653-7783
e: seth_bradstreet@hotmail.com Christopher Hansen e: tmichael@michaelfamilyfarms.com
East Grand Forks, MN Bliss, NY
Brent Buck p: (218) 773-1536 p: (585) 322-7274
Chapman, ME e: pmfarming@invisimax.com e: chrishansen@mccormickfarms.com
Oklahoma
p: (207) 762-7691 Justin Dagen Virgil Slagell
e: brentabuck@gmail.com Gary Mahany
Karstad, MN Arkport, NY Hydro, OK
Shawn Doyen p: (218) 436-2156 p: (607) 295-7243 p: (405) 663-2913
Mapleton, ME e: jdagen@wiktel.com gmahany@verizon.net e: meps@hintonet.net
p: (207) 769-9694 Brett Edling
e: shawn@doyenfarms.com Clear Lake, MN North Carolina Oregon
Keith Labrie p: (320) 743-2222 Tony Amstad
e: edlingpotato@izoom.net Chris Hopkins
St. Agatha, ME Hermiston, OR
Columbia, NC
p: (207) 643-6700 Jeff Edling p: (541) 567-8540
p: (252) 796-4271
e: kjlabrie@ainop.com Clear Lake, MN e: tony@amstad.com
e: chris.hopkins@blackgoldfarms.com
Dominic LaJoie p: (320) 743-2222 Daniel Chin
e: jedling@izoom.net Reuben James
Van Buren, ME Klamath Falls, OR
Elizabeth City, NC
p: (207) 868-3036 Gary Gray p: (541) 798-5353
p: (252) 330-5561
e: djlajoie1985@gmail.com Clear Lake, MN e: dchin@wongpotatoes.com
e: jamesbrosinc@embarqmail.com
Darrell McCrum p: (320) 743-2543 Mike Macy
Mars Hill, ME e: graypotatofarm@frontier.com North Dakota Culver, OR
p: (207) 429-9449 Paul Gray p: (541) 546-4424
e: darrell@countysuperspuds.com Greg Campbell e: macyfarms@gmail.com
Clear Lake, MN
Grafton, ND
Alan Moir (320) 743-2543 Marty Myers
p: (701) 352-3116
Woodland, ME e: graypotatofarm@frontier.com Boardman, OR
e: greg@tricampbellfarms.com
p: (207) 551-5990 Peter Imle p: (541) 481-2824
e: amoir@maine.rr.com Tom Campbell e: mmyers@rdoffutt.com
Gonvick, MN
Grafton, ND
p: (218) 268-4499
p: (701) 352-3116
e: pinelakewildrice@yahoo.com
e: tom@tricampbellfarms.com

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 2016 Voting Delegates
Nels Iverson Bart Conners Mike Madsen John Thulen
Jefferson, OR Warden, WA Plymouth, WA Mt. Vernon, WA
p: (503) 634-2331 p: (509) 349-2391 p: (509) 948-5826 p: (360) 424-1341
e: nelsiverson@yahoo.com e: bart@basingold.com e: mmadsen@agrinw.com e: john@pioneerpotatoes.com
Jeff Urbach Nelson Cox Frank Martinez Ted Tschirky
Sherwood, OR Warden, WA Moses Lake, WA Pasco, WA
P: (503) 625-2540 p: (509) 750-4700 p: (509) 989-0033 p: (509) 539-9461
e: jeff@amstad.com e: nelsoncox@hotmail.com e: svf51@hotmail.com e: ted.tschirky@gmail.com
Robert Wagstaff Derek Davenport Konnie McCutchin Ann Van Dyke
COMMITTEES

Nyssa, OR Pasco, WA Burlington, WA Quincy, WA

p: (541) 372-2497 p: (509) 222-0932
e: robkim7@hotmail.com e: derek@alliedpotatonw.com
Dan Walchli Mike Dodds
Hermiston, OR Moses Lake, WA
p: (541) 567-2535 p: (509) 760-2309
e: dwalchli@eotnet.net e: mdodds@baf.com
John Walchli Cully Easterday
Hermiston, OR Pasco, WA
P: (541) 567-3735 p: (509) 948-6431
e: walchlifarms@eotnet.net e: cully@easterdayfarms.com
Mark Ward Greg Ebe
Baker City, OR Custer, WA
p: (541) 523-3215 p: (360) 815-0110
e: mark.wardranches@gmail.com e: greg@ebefarms.com
Bob Halvorson
Pennsylvania Yakima, WA
David Masser p: (509) 952-0817
Sacramento, PA e: rhalvor888@aol.com
p: (570) 682-3709 Karen Halvorson Johnson
e: dmasser@masserspuds.com Toppenish, WA
p: (509) 969-2085
South Dakota e: eiger13@aol.com
Milt Carter Mark Hammer
Watertown, SD Pasco, WA
p: (605) 886-2577 p: (509) 845-2232
e: milt.carter@cssfarms.com e: markhammer73@gmail.com
Roger Hawley
Virginia Bellingham, WA
p: (360) 739-5590
Philip Hickman e: hawleyfarms@frontier.com
Horntown, VA
p: (757) 824-5671 Jerry Heilig
e: hickspud1@yahoo.com Moses Lake, WA
p: (509) 431-6620
Washington e: jeheilig@hotmail.com
Gavin Johnson
Jared Balcom
Othello, WA
Pasco, WA
p: (509) 234-6591
p: (509) 948-9752
e: gavin@johnsonag.com
e: jwbalcom@balcomandmoe.com
Nick Johnson
Blake Bennett
Othello, WA
Pasco, WA
p: (509) 234-6591
p: (509) 544-9066
e: nick@johnsonag.com
e: blake@tcproduce.com
Orman Johnson
Kevin Bouchey
Othello, WA
Toppenish, WA
p: (509) 234-6591
p: (509) 865-5136
e: nick@johnsonag.com
e: kevin.bouchey@gmail.com
Stacey Kniveton
Rex Calloway
Pasco, WA
Quincy, WA
p: (509) 430-5640
p: (509) 750-0154
e: stacykniveton@yahoo.com
e: rcalloway14@gmail.com
Fred Lindsay
Ellie Charvet
Warden, WA
Pasco, WA
p: (509) 349-2391
p: (509) 331-8810
e: echarvet@bossig.com
p: (360) 757-6771 p: (509) 787-7783
e: konnie@knutzenfarms.com e: annvandyke@blakalpacking.com
Blaine Meek Kees Weyns
Kennewick, WA Othello, WA
p: (509) 948-1248 p: (509) 346-9352
e: bmeek@agrinw.com e: keesweyns@aol.com
Grant Morris
Pasco, WA Wisconsin
p: (509) 266-4023 Larry Alsum
e: grantmorris@live.com Friesland, WI
John Morris p: (920) 382-3121
Ephrata, WA e: larry.alsum@alsum.com
p: (509) 787-1150 Andy Diercks
e: jtmundane@aol.com Coloma, WA
Paul Morris p: (715) 228-3031
Ephrata, WA e: andy.colomafarms@gmail.com
p: (509) 787-4389 Steve Diercks
e: pmorris@aspeedynet.net Coloma, WA
Trevor Morris p: (715) 228-3031
Ephrata, WA e: cffarms@uniontel.net
p: (509) 787-4389 Mark Finnessy
e: parvidmorris@gmail.com Plover, WI
Darrin Morrison p: (715) 344-2526
Mt. Vernon, WA e: mark@okray.com
p: (360) 661-1566 Ron Krueger
e: dlmorrison@frontier.com Eagle River, WI
Randy Mullen p: (715) 479-8434
Pasco, WA e: rlkrueger@charter.net
p: (509) 531-7383 Ron Mach
e: rrmx3@aol.com
Antigo, WI
Allen Olberding p: (715) 623-5882
Pasco, WA e: rmach73@gmail.com
p: (509) 727-2504 Jeremie Pavelski
e: oseedlcf@aol.com Hancock, WI
Chris Olsen p: (715) 249-5555
e: jpavelski@hfinc.biz
Othello, WA
p: (509) 989-0203 Eric Schroeder
e: twos@cbnn.net Antigo, WI
Lynn Olsen p: (715) 623-2689
e: eric@sbfi.biz
Othello, WA
p: (509) 989-0202 John Schroeder
e: ljolsen@cbnn.net Antigo, WI
Ed Schneider p: (715) 623-2689
e: johnt@sbfi.biz
Pasco, WA
p: (509) 539-2711 Nick Somers
e: edrschneider@gmail.com Stevens Point, WI
Doug Skone p: (715) 592-4926
e: nsomers@wi-net.com
Warden, WA
p: (509) 349-2425 Kirk Wille
e: skone@smwireless.net Bancroft, WI
John Stahl p: (715) 335-8070
e: kirkw@rpespud.com
Ritzville, WA
p: (509) 659-0108 Jim Wysocki
e: john_stahlfarms@me.com Bancroft, WI
p: (715) 335-8060
e: jim.wysocki@rpespud.com

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 State Potato Grower
Organizations
California
Kern Produce Shippers Association
P.O. Box 98
Edison, CA 93220
contact: Tom Franconi
p: (661) 366-5721
e: mazzfran@sbcglobal.net

Tulelake Growers Association

P.O. Box 338
356 Main Street
Tulelake, CA 96134
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

contact: Iva Rogers

p: (530) 667-5214
e: tgatopromoteag@cot.net

Western Growers Association

Delaware
17620 Fitch Street Delaware Potato Board
Irvine, CA 92614 Delaware Department of Agriculture
contact: Matt McInerney 2320 S. Dupont Highway
p: (949) 885-2263 Dover, DE 19901
e: mmcinerney@wga.com contact: Philip Towle
w: www.wga.com p: (302) 698-4500
e: philip.towle@state.de.us
See: Utah – United Growers of the Pacific Northwest
Colorado Florida
North Florida Growers Exchange
Colorado Potato Administrative Committee P.O. Box 655
Area II
4805 County Road 13
P.O. Box 348 Elkton, FL 32033
1305 Park Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
contact: Danny Johns
p: (904) 692-5938
contact: Jim Ehrlich e: danny@bsffl.com
p: (719) 852-3322
e: jehrlich@coloradopotato.org South Florida Potato Growers Exchange
w: www.coloradopotato.org 611 N. Wymore Road, Suite 212
Winter Park, FL 32789
Colorado Potato Administrative Committee contact: Mike Hevener
Area III p: (407) 865-6303
P.O. Box 1774 e: flspuds@cfl.rr.com
528 7th Street
Greeley, CO 80632
contact: Lola Mundt Idaho
p: (970) 352-5231 Idaho-Eastern Oregon Potato Committee
e: cpaciii@msn.com 3670 S. 25th East, Suite 3
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
United Fresh Potato Growers of Colorado contact: Travis Blacker
118 Washington Street p: (208) 360-9560
P.O. Box 269 e: potatocommittee@gmail.com
Monte Vista, CO 81144
contact: Lyla Davis Idaho Grower Shippers Association
p: (719) 852-2144 P.O. Box 51100
e: unitedpotatoco@qwestoffice.net 3670 S. 25th East, Suite 3
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
contact: Mark Klompien
p: (208) 529-4400
e: mklompien@idahoshippers.org
w: www.idahoshippers.org
Idaho Potato Commission
661 S. Rivershore Lane, Suite 230
Eagle, ID 83616
contact: Pat Kole
p: (208) 334-2350
e: patrick.kole@potato.idaho.gov
w: www.idahopotato.com
United Potato Growers of Idaho
457 N. 80 W.
P.O. Box 50658
Blackfoot, ID 83221
contact: Rick Shawver
p: (208) 785-2850
e: rick.shawver@unitedpotato.com
Kansas
See: Texas – United Southwest Potato Growers
of America
Maine
Agricultural Bargaining Council
744 Main Street, Suite 6
Presque Isle, ME 04769
contact: Dana Wright
p: (207) 764-3380
e: danc.abc@myfairpoint.net
Maine Potato Board
744 Main Street, Room 1
Presque Isle, ME 04769
contact: Don Flannery
p: (207) 769-5061
e: flannery@mainepotatoes.com
w: www.mainepotatoes.com

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Membership & Contacts

Michigan Nebraska Pennsylvania
Michigan Potato Industry Commission Nebraska Potato Council Pennsylvania Cooperative Potato Growers
515 West Road, Suite A 6541 Jefferson Road 3107 N. Front Street, Suite 100
East Lansing, MI 48823 Alliance, NE 69301 Harrisburg, PA 17110
contact: Mike Wenkel contact: Joe Thompson contact: Roger Springer
p: (517) 253-7370 p: (308) 762-7699 p: (717) 232-5300
e: mike@mipotato.com e: jthompson@bbc.net e: rspringer@pacooppotatoes.com

w: www.mipotato.com w: www.pacooppotatoes.com
See: Texas – United Southwest Potato Growers
Potato Growers of Michigan, Inc. of America
515 West Road, Suite A Texas
East Lansing, MI 48823
contact: Mike Wenkel
New Mexico United Southwest Potato Growers of America
1100 East 6600 South, Suite 305
p: (517) 253-7370 See: Texas – United Southwest Potato Growers Salt Lake City, UT 84121
e: mike@mipotato.com of America contact: Buzz Shahan
w: www.mipotato.com p: (801) 266-5050
New York e: buzz@unitedpotatousa.com

MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

Minnesota Empire State Potato Growers
Minnesota Area II Potato Growers Research P.O. Box 566 Utah
& Promotion Council Stanley, NY 14561 United Growers of the Pacific Northwest
9029 80th Avenue contact: Melanie Wickham 100 E. 660 S., Suite 305
Clear Lake, MN 55319 p: (585) 526-5356 Salt Lake City, UT 84121
contact: Paul Gray e: mwickham@nypotatoes.org contact: Buzz Shahan
p: (320) 743-2837 w: www.nypotatoes.org p: (801) 266-5050
e: pngray@frontiernet.net e: buzz@unitedpotatousa.com
w: www.minnesotapotato.org
North Carolina
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association North Carolina Potato Association Virginia
P.O. Box 301 P.O. Box 2066 Association of Virginia Potato and
420 Business Hwy 2 Elizabeth City, NC 27906
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Vegetable Growers
contact: Tommy Fleetwood
P.O. Box 26
contact: Chuck Gunnerson p: (252) 331-4773
21047 Front Street
p: (218) 773-3633 e: tommy.fleetwood@ncagr.gov
Onley, VA 23418
e: cgunnerson@nppga.org w: www.ncpotatoes.org
contact: Butch Nottingham
w: www.nppga.org
p: (757) 787-5867
Red River Valley Fresh Potato North Dakota e: butch.nottingham@vdacs.virginia.gov
Growers Cooperative Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
P.O. Box 301 P.O. Box 301 Washington
420 Business Hwy 2 420 Business Hwy 2
East Grand Forks, MN 56721 Washington State Potato Commission
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
contact: Ted Kreis 108 Interlake Road
contact: Chuck Gunnerson
p: (218) 773-3633 Moses Lake, WA 98837
p: (218) 773-3633
e: tkreis@nppga.org contact: Chris Voigt
e: cgunnerson@nppga.org
p: (509) 765-8845
w: www.nppga.org
e: cvoigt@potatoes.com
Montana See: Minnesota – Red River Valley w: www.potatoes.com
Montana Potato Advisory Committee Fresh Potato Growers Cooperative
See: Utah – United Growers of the Pacific Northwest
Rural Development Bureau
Montana Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 200201
Oregon Wisconsin
Helena, MT 59620 Oregon Potato Commission United Potato Growers Cooperative
contact: Lee Boyer 9320 S.W. Barbur Blvd, Suite 130
p: (406) 444-2402 Portland, OR 97219 of Wisconsin
e: lboyer@mt.gov contact: Bill Brewer P.O. Box 327
w: www.agr.state.mt.us/crops/potatocomm.asp p: (503) 239-4763 Antigo, WI 55409
e: brewer@oregonspuds.com contact: Dana Rady
United Potato Growers of Montana w: www.oregonspuds.com p: (715) 623-7683
3990 Churchill Road e: drady0409@gmail.com
Manhattan, MT 59741 See: Idaho – Idaho-Eastern Oregon Potato Committee
contact: John Venhuizen Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers
See: Utah – United Growers of the Pacific Northwest
p: (406) 580-0763 Association
e: john@plantthebest.com P.O. Box 327
Antigo, WI 54409
contact: Tamas Houlihan
p: (715) 623-7683
e: thoulihan@wisconsinpotatoes.com
w: www.wisconsinpotatoes.com

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 S
ustaining Members are regional and
national companies and organizations
that have a direct interest in the success
of the U.S. potato industry and contribute
annually to support the activities of NPC.
1,4GROUP, INC.
2307 E. Commercial Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
contact: John Forsythe
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS
p: (208) 887-9766
e: jforsythe@14group.com
w: www.14group.com
Located centrally in the Northwest’s potato growing
area, 1,4GROUP, Inc. is the leading distributor of post-
harvest products developed to extend the
dormancy and shelf-life of potatoes. In collaborative
efforts with leading university researchers and
private industry, we are dedicated to continued
development of new and improved post-harvest
chemical applications. From the harvest of your
crop to your customer’s dock, you will find a
complete family of complementary treatments
that protect the quality and condition of your
potatoes. In addition, our clients receive services
such as storage consulting, access to an in-house
engineer, technical support, laboratory and field
testing, and assistance with application technology.
ACETO AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
CORPORATION
4 Tri Harbor Court
Port Washington, NY 11050
contact: Terry Kippley
p: (516) 478-9537
e: tkippley@aceto.com
w: www.aceto.com
Aceto Agricultural Chemicals Corporation is the
world’s leading supplier of potato sprout inhibitor
products.  Aceto provides the potato industry with
a complete portfolio of innovative sprout control prod-
ucts, including: our best-in-class, solvent-free Sprout
Nip Pellets; our unique Amplify (DIPN)
sprout inhibitor; and our reliable, and effective,
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Shield 3EC and Shelf Life 2EC products for use
at packing.  In addition, we aggressively carryout
research to develop new products to improve stored
potato quality and profitability of the potato industry. 
Aceto is a proud supporter of the National Potato
Council.
AG WORLD SUPPORT SYSTEMS
102 E. 3rd Avenue, Suite 202
Moses Lake, WA 98837
contact: Warren Henninger
p: (509) 765-0698
e: whenninger@aginspections.com
w: www.aginspections.com
Ag World Support Systems LLC (AWSS) is a private,
independent, third party inspection company serving
the raw product needs of the North American
processing industry. The primary focus of Ag World is
to provide inspection services that generate
accurate information used to determine grower
payment. Inspections by Ag World also generate
data used to help growers with the growing, harvest,
and storage of raw product and aid processors in
optional line management.
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
10645 N. Oracle Road, Suite 121, #270
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Contact: Greg Warren
p: (203) 314-1518
e: gregoryw@amvac-chemical.com
w: www.amvac-chemical.com
Founded in 1969, AMVAC Chemical Corporation
manufactures and markets a wide range of agricultural
and specialty products, focusing on crop protection
and management, turf and ornamental management,
and public health. The company’s basic strategy is to
acquire brand name, niche product lines from multi-
national companies that divest mature products to
focus on newly discovered molecules. To learn more
about AMVAC, please visit the company’s website at
www.amvac-chemical.com.
ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE
1767 Road, F.5, NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837
contact: Sam Thornton
p: (509) 431-5321
e: sam.thornton@arysta.com
w: www.arystalifescience.com
Arysta LifeScience is focused on helping our customers
cultivate business growth through the development,
marketing and distribution of innovative, high-quality
chemical solutions for today’s dynamic agroscience
and health & nutrition science marketplace. More than
three-quarters of our entire organization is directly
involved in bringing new products to market. From
supply chain specialists, to development and registra-
tion teams, to sales and marketing representatives, we
are dedicated to helping growers succeed.
BASF CROP PROTECTION
26 Davis Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
contact: Mila Pearce
p: (919) 547-7546
e: mila.pearce@basf.com
w: www.agproducts.basf.com
BASF Crop Protection combines innovative solutions
with industry-leading technology to help potato grow-
ers maximize yield and quality.
BASF offers a highly effective fungicide program that
includes Endura® fungicide, which is the proven bench-
mark for white mold control in potatoes. Priaxor®
fungicide, the newest BASF innovation, provides
consistent disease control and Plant Health benefits
for potatoes.
For weed control, Outlook® herbicide protects
growers’ investment with powerful, consistent control
of annual grasses and small-seeded broadleaf weeds
such as pigweed and nightshade. Prowl®
H20 herbicide offers an innovative, water-based for-
mulation for benefits like no odor, reduced
staining, greater storage temperature flexibility,
and better performance in high surface areas.
BASF is dedicated to providing solutions, technical
support and educational tools to help growers
implement effective crop protection programs.
For more information on BASF Crop Protection
products, visit us at http://agproducts.basf.us.
2016 Sustaining Members
BASIC AMERICAN FOODS
415 W. Collins Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221-5642
contact: John Shields
p: (208) 785-8203
e: jshields@baf.com
w: www.baf.com
Family owned and operated since its founding in 1933,
Basic American Foods is now a leading provider of
value-added, branded dry potato and bean products
world-wide.  Its principal  brands offering preparation
convenience with scratch-like taste include; Potato
Pearls®, Golden Grill®, Classic Casserole®, Savory
Series™, Santiago®, Nana’s Own™, Idaho® Spuds™, and
Hungry Jack®.  Hungry Jack is a trademark of The J.M.
Smucker Company, used under license.
BAYER
P.O. Box 12015
2 TW Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Contact: Nasser Dean
p: (916) 253-7741
e: nasser.dean@bayer.com
w: www.cropscience.bayer.us
Bayer provides crop protection solutions to the
potato market with leading products Sivanto, Luna
Tranquility, Movento, Velum Prime and Serenade,
as well as others.
CAVENDISH FARMS INC.
5855 3rd Street, S.E.
Jamestown, ND 58401
contact: John Dennehy
p: (781) 273-2777
e: dennehy.john@cavendishfarms.com
w: www.cavendishfarms.com
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of high quality,
great tasting frozen potato and appetizer products for
restaurant, quick-service, and retail markets through-
out North America and around the world. For over
30 years our customers have known us as the potato
experts as we grew to become the fourth largest potato
processor in North America. Cavendish Farms also
2016 Potato Statistical Yearbook · July 2016
offers an outstanding line of crispy golden onion
rings, along with select tempura battered vegetables.
We are committed to creating innovative new prod-
ucts to deliver exciting and profitable menu solutions
to our customers.
CONAGRA FOODS LAMB WESTON
8701 W. Gage Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
contact: David Smith
p: (509) 736-0291
e: david.smith2@conagrafoods.com
w: www.lambweston.com
Lamb Weston, a ConAgra Foods brand, is a leading
supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer
and vegetable products to restaurants and
retailers around the world. For more than 60 years,
Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation,
introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-
house management for our customer and make things
more delicious for their customers. From the fields
where Lamb Weston potatoes are grown to
proactive customer partnerships, Lamb Weston always
strives for more and never settles. Because, when we
look at a potato we see possibilities.
Learn more about us at lambweston.com.
DOUBLE L
307 S. Warm Springs Way
Heyburn, ID 83336
contact: Brock Mitchell
p: (208) 438-5592
e: bmitchell@doublelglobal.com
w: www.doublelglobal.com
Double L provides the solutions to your agricultural
needs. We design, manufacture, and sell high-quality,
high-capacity potato planting, harvesting, and han-
dling equipment. Our equipment can also be used
with many other crops such as onions, almonds, and
peanuts. We also offer chemical and storage options to
increase efficiency in your operation. Talk to a Double
L representative today to see what we can do to help
you grow your business. 
DOW AGROSCIENCES
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
contact: Matt Rekeweg
p: (317) 337-4902
e: marekeweg@dow.com
w: www.dowagro.com
Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings
to market crop protection and plant biotechnology
solutions for the growing world. Based in Indianapolis,
Indiana, USA, Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned
subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company and had
annual global sales of $7.3 billion in 2014. Learn more
at www.dowagro.com.
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS
DUPONT CROP PROTECTION
550 W. Alluvial Avenue, Suite 108
Fresno, CA 93711
contact: Brian Van Pelt
p: (509) 737-7985
e: brian.e.vanpelt@dupont.com
w: www.potatoes.dupont.com
DuPont Crop Protection serves the global produc-
tion agriculture industry with leading products for
potatoes and other specialty crops as well as grain crop
sectors. Our mission is to enable the production of
high-quality and abundant crops by providing grower
operations with solutions to help maximize their crop
investment. With our broad portfolio of offerings
and our world-class R&D pipeline, DuPont Crop
Protection is poised to meet grower needs now and
in the future. DuPont is a proud sponsor of the NPC
Environmental Stewardship Award.
FARM CREDIT
50 F Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
contact: Brittany Jablonsky
p: 202-626-8710
e: jablonsky@fccouncil.com
w: www.farmcredit.com
Farm Credit supports rural communities and agri-
culture with reliable, consistent credit and financial
services, today and tomorrow. Farm Credit has been
fulfilling its mission of helping these areas grow and
thrive for a century by providing farmers with the
capital they need to make their businesses successful
and by financing vital infrastructure and communica-
tion services. Because a steady flow of capital means
more jobs and economic growth, Farm Credit is able
to invest in the vibrancy of communities throughout
rural America. For more information about Farm
Credit please visit farmcredit.com.
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 LOCKWOOD MANUFACTURING
ISK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION 237 12th Street, NW
FMC CORPORATION 7470 Auburn Road, Suite A West Fargo, ND 58078
105 W. Kansas Street, Suite B Concord, OH 44077 contact: Joe Dahlen
Liberty, MO 64068 contact: Debra Fitzgerald p: (800) 247-7335
contact: Rick Kesler p: (440) 357-4655 e: sales@lockwoodmfg.com
p: (816) 581-6870 e: fitzgeraldd@iskbc.com w: www.lockwoodmfg.com
e: rick.kesler@fmc.com w: www.iskbc.com Lockwood is one of the leading manufacturers
w: www.FMCcrop.com Omega® 500F Fungicide, Ranman® Fungicide, of high quality, reliable potato equipment.
FMC Agricultural Solutions provides cost effective and Beleaf® Insecticide are outstanding products Lockwood proudly builds a variety of potato planters,
crop protection products for a broad range of crops discovered and developed by Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, windrowers, harvesters, and handling equipment.
and pests, improving yields and profits for America’s LTD. They are delivered to the potato production Each machine is built with a range of features and op-
farmers. Our expanding potato portfolio includes industry in partnership with Syngenta, Summit tions to handle any crop condition and meet
unique and innovative products such as: Aim® EC Agro U.S., and FMC. each farmer’s needs.
herbicide/desiccant; Capture® LFR®, Beleaf® and
ISK Biosciences is a research-based provider of high
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

Mustang Max® insecticides; and Ranman® and Rovral®

fungicides. quality and high technology crop protection products.
The company is headquartered in Concord, Ohio,
and has primary responsibility for development,
registration and logistics for Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha’s
products in the Americas.
ISK Biosciences is committed to research, discovery,
and development of new products for agriculture.
LOVELAND PRODUCTS
3005 Rocky Mountain Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
FRITO-LAY, INC contact: Mark Trostle
p: (970) 685-3565
7701 Legacy Drive
e: mark.trostle@cpsagu.com
Plano, TX 75024
w: www.lovelandproducts.com
contact: Gerhard Bester LINDSAY CORPORATION
p: (972) 334-5794 Loveland Products is the proprietary organization
2222 N. 111th Street
e: gerhard.bester@pepsico.com within the CPS retail/wholesale group offering a
Omaha, NE 68164
w: www.fritolay.com complete line of high performance, high quality crop
contact: Dirk Lenie
and non-crop input products. Loveland’s complete
Providing fun foods within an arm’s reach. p: (402) 829-6805
portfolio includes proprietary adjuvants, plant
e: dirk.lenie@lindsay.com
nutrition, seed treatment, and crop protection
w: www.zimmatic.com
products. Loveland’s portfolio is large and our
Your success depends on the adoption of efficient new commitment to the Agricultural industry is great…
practices and technology, and Lindsay can help you …We look forward to serving you in the future……
make the most of your operation. Lindsay is a proven Get Growing.
irrigation partner as a result of our leading technology,
GOWAN USA, LLC reliable products, and network of
13200 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 125 certified dealers.
Overland Park, KS 66213
From pumping systems to soil moisture sensors,
contact: Sherri Nash
advanced controls to GPS positioning, there’s a
p: (913) 871-1731
product for every potato grower and every field.
e: snash@gowanco.com
Zimmatic® by Lindsay offers proven systems and prod-
w: www.gowanco.com
ucts that are built to be durable and rugged
Gowan USA is a family owned registrant and while easily integrating with the latest technology.
MCCAIN FOODS
marketer of crop protection products and champions These systems can be enhanced with a family of 2275 Cabot Drive
technology for agriculture and horticulture through plug-and-play add-ons. With so many choices and Lisle, IL 60532-3653
innovative product development, public advocacy options, Zimmatic can customize a unique, integrated contact: Mark Macphail
and quality production.  Bringing science, regulatory system that maximizes time, labor and water savings p: (630) 857-4248
acumen, innovative investment, and focused execution for your individual needs. e: mark.macphail@mccain.com
to the forgotten problems of agriculture has earned w: www.mccain.com
Gowan USA the reputation of being McCain Foods, the world’s largest producer of potato
“The Go To Company.” and appetizer frozen products, is dedicated to being
a high quality manufacturing and marketing leader
through agronomy, integration of people, technology,
systems, and innovation.

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R.D. OFFUTT COMPANY
700 S. 7th Street
Fargo, ND 58103
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT contact: Keith McGovern

CROP CONSULTANTS p: (701) 526-9660
MONTANA SEED POTATO 349 East Nolley Drive e: kmcgovern@rdoffutt.com
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Collierville, TN 38017
R.D. Offutt Company’s farming operations produce
Potato Lab, P.O. Box 172060 contact: Allison Jones
and deliver high quality raw potatoes to major U.S.
MSU-Bozeman p: (901) 861-0511
processors. Production is utilized in all segments of
Bozeman, MT 59717-2060 e: allisonjones@NAICC.org
the potato market —fry, chip, fresh, and flake.
contact: Nina Zidack w: www.naicc.org
p: (406) 994-3150 NAICC, founded in 1978, is the national society
e: potatocert@montana.edu of agricultural professionals who provide research

MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

w: www.montanaspud.org and advisory services to clients for a fee. The 700+
Our purpose is to certify Montana-grown seed members work from bases in 40 states and several
potatoes using the highest standards in the nation and foreign countries, and have expertise in the production
to conduct research to improve potato quality and test- of most crops grown around the country.
ing methods.
JR SIMPLOT COMPANY
P.O. Box 9386
Boise, ID 83707
contact: Craig Holcombe
p: (208) 384-8388
e: craig.holcombe@simplot.com
w: www.simplot.com
NUFARM AMERICAS INC. Simplot produces a variety of frozen potato
NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS
4020 Aerial Center Parkway, Suite 101 products for institutional and retail markets and
421 Leader Street
Morrisville, NC 27560 is the leading manufacturer and distributor of
Marion, OH 43302
contact: Rob Schwehr agriculture fertilizers.
contact: Jim Krebsbach
p: (919) 379-2507
p: (740) 382-5701
e: rob.schwehr@us.nufarm.com
e: krebsbachj@nachurs-alpine.com
w: www.nufarm.com
w: www.nachurs-alpine.com
Nufarm Americas Inc. is a global provider of
Nachurs Alpine Solutions is the leading manufacturer/
herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and plant
marketer of high quality, true solution liquid fertilizer
growth regulators to the agriculture industry.
serving the needs of North American farmers since
Key products important to potato growers are SPUDNIK EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC
1946. Headquartered in Marion, Ohio, Nachurs Alpine
Ultra Flourish (mefenoxam), Agri Tin (TPTH), 584 W. 100 N.
Solutions owns and operates additional manufactur-
Champ copper brands including the new Blackfoot, ID 83221
ing facilities in Red Oak, Iowa; Corydon, Indiana; St.
ChampION+++ formulation, Phostrol, Nuprid, contact: Corey Steidley
Gabriel, Louisiana; New Hamburg, Ontario; and Belle
and Spirato seed piece treatment. p: (208) 785-0480
Plaine, Saskatchewan. Nachurs liquid fertilizers are
sold to producers throughout the entire United States, e: cory.steidley@spudnik.com
Canada and internationally. w: www.spudnik.com
We constantly strive to provide solutions to make
our customers so successful that they praise our
revolutionary innovation, unmatched customer
THE PACKER service, and quality that is second to none.
10901 W. 84th Terrace, Suite 300
Lenexa, KS 66214
contact: Greg Johnson
p: (913) 438-0784
e: gjohnson@farmjournal.com
w: www.farmjournal.com
The Packer, a publication of Farm Journal Media, has
been reporting every week on the produce industry
since 1893. ThePacker.com serves fresh fruit and
vegetable growers, packers, and shippers; produce re-
tailers; foodservice distributors; fresh-cut processors;
wholesale produce distributors, and allied product and
service providers.

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 2016 Sustaining Members

SYNGENTA CORPORATION
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419-8300
contact: John Freed WASHINGTON SEED POTATO COMMISSION
p: (336) 312-7284 VALENT USA CORPORATION
P.O. Box 286
e: john.freed@live.com P.O. Box 8025 Lynden, WA 98264
w: www.syngenta.com Walnut Creek, CA 94596 contact: Roger Hawley
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness ranking first contact: Meg Brodman p: (360) 354-4670
in crop protection and third in the high value com- p: 800.6.VALENT e: waseedspud@waseedpotato.com
mercial seeds market. Further information is available e: meg.brodman@valent.com w: www.waseedpotato.com
at www.syngenta.com. w: www.valent.com
Washington Seed Potato Commission provides
Valent U.S.A. Corporation is a crop protection funding for research and promotion of Washington
firm serving agricultural and non-crop markets
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

certified seed potatoes.

in North America. The product line includes
herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematicides,
and plant growth regulators. Key products for potato
growers include Belay Insecticide, Chateau Herbicide,
UNITED POTATO GROWERS OF AMERICA Presidio Fungicide, Quash Fungicide, Select Max
1100 E. 6600 S., Suite 305 Herbicide with Inside Technology and DiPel
Salt Lake City, UT 84121 Biological Insecticide.
contact: Jerry Wright
p: (801) 266-5050 WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY
e: info@unitedpotatousa.com 150 Burlington Street
w: www.unitedpotatousa.com Pasco, WA 99301
United Potato Growers of America is a federated contact: Brandon Brook
farmer cooperative that focuses on managing its mem- p: (509) 521-9507
bers’ potato supply so as to positively affect e: bbrook@wilburellis.com
their economic success. It is through United
VALLEY IRRIGATION
w: www.wilburellis.com
membership that potato growers are empowered P.O. Box 358
28800 Ida Street Crop protection specialists offering fertilizers,
to better understand and act upon demand for pesticides, post harvest and packaging supplies, bio-
their product. Valley, NE 68064
contact: Rich Panowicz logical products, surfactants, drift control agents, turf
p: (402) 359-2201 and ornamental products, agronomic and
e: irrigation@valmont.com horticulture consulting.
w: www.valleyirrigation.com
Valley is the leader in precision irrigation worldwide
with center pivots and linear equipment that set the
standard for reliability and durability. For more than
60 years, Valley has developed products based on a
POTATOES USA vision of combining advanced technology with high
4949 S. Syracuse St., #400 functionality to meet growers’ needs.
Denver, CO 80237
Today, Valley offers a wide range of products that help
contact: Blair Richardson
meet the demanding needs of precision agriculture,
p: (303) 369-7783
water conservation, and labor savings. We’re dedicated
e: blair@potatoesusa.com
to the rich tradition of leading irrigation solutions—
w: www.potatoesusa.com
bringing innovative products to market today and well
Our mission is to increase demand for potatoes into the future through a well-trained and responsive
and potato products through an integrated dealer network.
promotion program, thereby, providing the
nation’s potato producers with expanding
markets for their production.

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2016 Grower Supporters

G Idaho
rower Supporters contribute financially
to the National Potato Council—above
4-D Farms
and beyond state quota assessments—
RJ Andrus - Idahoan Foods
to further support the industry’s legislative
and regulatory initiatives. Dennie, Eric and Jeremy Arnold - Arnold Farms
B&S Farms, Inc.
Diamond Supporters: $500 Gary Ball, Inc.
Bench Mark Potato Co.

Platinum Supporters: $200 Bittersweet Farms
Jeffrey Blanksma - Golden Sun Farms
Gold Supporters: $100 Crapo Farms
Silver Supporters: $50 Keith Esplin
Hillside Farms, LLC
Flying A Ranch Inc.
Alabama
Boyd Foster - Vista Valley Ag, Inc.

MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

David Lake - Lake Seed Inc. Jared Gehring - Gehring Agri-Business
Dean Gibson E. J. Dorsey - United Insurance
California
Doug Hanks - Hanks Farms Inc. Keith Doyen - Willard C. Doyen & Sons
Allied Potato Inc. Gary Hansen - Hansen Farms, Inc. Albert Fitzpatrick
Brian Kirschenmann - Kirschenmann Farms, Inc Karlene Hardy - Hardy Farms, Inc. Frederic Flewelling Seed Farm
Nick Macy - Macy’s Flying Service, Inc. High Country Potato LaBrie Farms LLC
Ed Staunton - Staunton Farms Dwight Horsch - Dwight Horsch Farms LaJoie Growers LLC
Ida-Gold Farms Gerald Miller - Aroostook Produce Distributors
Colorado Kirk Jacobs - Silver K Farms
Aspen Produce LLC Brett Jensen - Brett Jensen Farms Michigan
Ernie Ford Koompin Farms Advanced Farm Equipment, LLC
Keith Holland Moss Ag/Arrowhead Potato Co. Todd Forbush - Techmark, Inc.
Curt Kaiser - Kaiser Farms, Inc. Frank Muir Iott Seed Farms
Gary and Jan Klecker - Klecker Ranches, Inc. Potandon Produce Marker Farms LLC
Alvin and Byron Kunugi - Kunugi Farms Pahl Farms Meadowbrook Farms
Lobo Farm David Pickett - Pickett Ranch and Sheep Company Potato Services of Michigan
Martinez Farms Britt Raybould - Raybould Brothers Farms Sackett Potatoes
Mike Mitchell Farms LLC R&G Potato Sklarczyk Seed Farm
Roger Mix - Mix Farms Doug Ruff - Ruff Times Farms Keith Tinsey - Walther Farms
Noffsinger Manufacturing Co. Kevin Searle - GPOD of Idaho Jason Walther - Walther Farms
Randall Palmgren - Palmgren Farms, Inc. Scott Searle - Pine View Farms Tim Young - Sandyland Farms
Peterson Farms LLC Steven Theobald - R&G Potato
Monty Smith - Three S Ranch Inc. James Tiede - James Tiede Farms Minnesota
Harry Strohauer - Strohauer Farms, Inc.
Illinois Sandi Aarestad - Valley Tissue Culture, Inc.
Milton and Margaret Trujillo - Goehl Ranches, Inc.
Dagen Heritage Farms
David Warsh - Warsh Farms Hoekstra Potato Farms Edling Farms, Inc.
Valley Shippers Inc. Neumiller Farms, Inc. Brian Goenner - Clear Valley Farms
Worley Family Farms, LLLP
Gray Potato Farm
Massachusetts
Florida Chuck Gunnerson - Ada Produce Co.
Jay Savage - Savage Farms Inc. Justin Halverson Farms
Blue Sky Farms Teddy C. Smiarowski Farm Peter Imle - Pine Lake Wild Rice Farm, Inc.
Doug Michael - Michael Farms, Inc. Jerry and Carole Larson - Larson Farms
Steve Singleton - Singleton & Sons Farm Maine
Walter Parkins - Royal Farms, Inc.
Bartlett Farms Van Erkel Farms, Inc.
Georgia
Bell Farms, Inc. Wingard Farms
NNZ Inc. Brent Buck - Buck Farms
Daniel J. Corey - Seedpro Inc.
Steve Crane - Crane Bros. Farms

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 Missouri Mark Thompson - Thompson Brothers
Tobiason Potato Co., Inc.
John Halverson - Black Gold Farms
Tom Torkelson - Torkelson Brothers, Inc.
Montana VanRay Farms

Jerry and Jolene Brush - Jackson-Brush Plant Lab New Jersey

Buyan Ranch, Inc.
Abrams Homestead Farms
Eugene Cole
Bill Brooks - Dusty Lane Farms, LLC
Glenn Droge - Droge Farms, Inc.
Dave Budd - Metzler Systems
Dyk Seed Potatoes LLC
John Coombs - Coombs Sod Farms
Kamps Seed Farm, LLC
Duane Cruzan - Cruzandale Farms
Bill Kimm - Kimm Seed Potatoes
Mel Henninger - Rutgers University
Martin Kimm - Kimm Brothers Farming LLC
Dan Lake - Lake Seed, Inc. New Mexico
David Lake - Lake Seed, Inc.
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

Jack Lake - Lake Farms, Inc. Jordan Thomas

Patrick Lake - Lake Seed, Inc. Pennsylvania
New York
Tim Lake - Lake Seed, Inc.
Robert Bodine - Bodine Farms Jonathan Blass - Coolridge Farms
London Hills Farm
Bushwick Commission Co. E.K. Bare & Sons, Inc.
Cliff Schutter - Schutter Seed Farm, Inc.
Ralph Child - Childstock Farms Gene Herr - Herr Foods, Inc.
Nick Schutter - Schutter Seed Farm, Inc.
Colby Homestead Farms Robert Leiby
Sid Schutter - Schutter Seed Farm, Inc.
William Fry - Cornell University Keith Masser - Sterman Masser Inc.
John Schutter Jr. - Schutter Seed Farm, Inc.
Karl Hofmann - Hofmann Potatoes Henry Reiner
Skinner Spuds, Inc.
Hopkinson Farms Chris and Valery Robbins - Barnett Farms
Roger Starkel - Starkel Farms Inc.
Gary Mahany - Mahany Farms Roger Springer
Streich & Associates, Inc.
Spring Creek Farms Inc. Joseph L. Meyer & Sons, Inc.
South Dakota
Matt White - White’s Potato Farm, Inc. Nick Phelps - MK Phelps Farm, Inc.
Guy Smith - Triple G Farms CSS Farms
New Mexico Story Farms LLC
John R Wallace Farms
Texas
Brandon Rattray - Strohauer Farms, Inc.
Creighton Miller
North Carolina Ohio
John Evans - Evans Farms
Virginia
Reuben James - James Bros., Inc.
Scott James - Triple J Inc. Kyle Michael - Micheal Family Farms F.A. Holland & Son, Inc.
Todd Michael - Michael Family Farms
North Dakota David Schacht - Schacht Farm Washington
Ken Burback - Thompson Seed Potato of ND AgReserves/AgriNorthwest
Oklahoma Bryan Alford - Alford Farms, Inc.
Alan Collette
Dale Collette - MV Collette Farms Dennis and Virgil Slagell - Triple S Farms, L.C. Balcom & Moe
Paul Dolan - Associated Potato Growers, Inc. Blakal Packing, Inc.
Oregon Marlys Bedlington - Pure Potato LLC
Danielle Golden - Black Gold Farms
Johnson Foundation Seed Bud-Rich Potato, Inc. Bunger Farms, LLC
Kevin Hoenke - JFD Farms Jim Carlson - Jim Carlson Farms Ellie Charvet - Harvest Fresh Inc.
Carl Hoverson - Hoverson Farms Gold Dust Potato Processors, Inc. Cloud 9 Farms
Barry Kingsbury - The Kingsbury Co. Oscar Gutbrod Diamondback Farms
Lloyd Kuster - Bremer Insurance Nels Iverson Ebe Farms, LLC
Stephen Larson - Gene Larson and Sons Michael Kirsch - Madras Farms Co. Heath Gimmestad
Dave Moquist Rob Lane - Lane Farms Inc. Kristi Gundersen - Knutzen Farms LP
Mike Sitzmann - Dawson Farms, LLP Macy Farms, LLC Horning Brothers, LLC
Kris Sobolik - Clemenson-Sobolik Farm Mark Ward - ARM Ward Ranches Johnson Ag
Gilleshammer-Thiele Farms Inc. Jones Produce, Inc.

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2016 Grower Supporters
Travis Meacham - East Basin Ag LLC
Grant Morris - Schneider Farms-Pasco LLC
Randy Mullen - Mullen Farms Inc.
AJ Ochoa - Terra Gold Farms, Inc.
Lynn Olsen - L. J. Olsen, Inc.
Ed Schneider - Schneider Farms
Skone & Connors Produce Inc.
Larry Sieg - Potandon Produce LLC
(Washington Division)
Jake Wardenaar - Blue Sky Management, LLC
Tony Wisdom - Skagit Valley Farm
Paul Wollman - Warden Hutterian Brethren
Steve Alexander
Bryan Alford - Alford Farms
James Alford - Alford Farms
Derek Allred - Mt. View Acres
Jerry Allred - Mt. View Acres
Randy Allred - Randy Allred Farms, LLC
Wiley Allred - Sand Slopes Acres
Terry Bailie - T&M Farms
Leon Baker - Baker Farms
Reid Baker - Baker Farms
Jared Balcom - Balcom & Moe
Maury Balcom - Balcom & Moe
Kyle Barclay - AgriNorthwest
Dale Bedlington - Cascade Farms Inc.
Dick Bedlington - Dick Bedlington Farms, LLC
Jeff Bedlington - Cascade Farms Inc.
Marlys Bedlington - Pure Potato, LLC
Scott Bedlington - Dick Bedlington Farms, LLC
Blake Bennett - Tri-Cities Produce
Brett Bergeson - Bergeson Farms
Randee Bergeson - RW Bergeson Farms
Troy Betz
Kathy Blasdel - Kiska Farms
Lonnie Blasdel - Kiska Farms
Pascal Bolduc - Friehe Farms
Brandon Boorman
Nic Boorman
Wes Boorman - Boorman Farms
Kevin Bouchey - SKD Farms
Mike Breum - Breum Farms
Tyler Breum - Breum Family Farm
Max Burns - Virgil Max Burns Farms
Kris Butcher - Canyon Crest/Prividence Farms
Rex Calloway - Calloway Northwest, LLC
JR Carr - Carr Farms, LLC
Ellie Charvet - Harvest Fresh Produce
Alex Christensen - Wahluke Produce, Inc.
Del Christensen - Wahluke Produce, Inc.
Class A Properties, LLC
Glen Clifford
2016 Potato Statistical Yearbook · July 2016
Bart Connors - Skone & Connors Produce Inc.
Michael Connors - Basin Gold
Molly Connors - Basin Gold
Pat Connors - Skone & Connors Produce, Inc.
Steve Connors - Skone & Connors Produce Inc.
Columbia Basin Farming, LLC
Derek Davenport - Allied Potato NW
Jason Davenport - Allied Potato NW
Rob Davis - RHD, Inc.
Bob Diefenbach - Better Tater Farms
Gary Diefenbach - Better Tater Farms
Scott Diefenbach - Central Washington Producers
Mike Dodds - BAF
Bob Dodge - Dodge & Dodge Farms
Tom Dodge - Dodge & Dodge Farms
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS
Brian Drouhard - Drouhard Brothers
Jerry Heilig - Heilig Farms
Cody Easterday - Easterday Farms
Kerry Heilig - Heilig Farms
Cully Easterday - Easterday Farms
Blake Higley - Sun Valley Ranch Inc.
Gale Easterday - Easterday Farms
Gilbert HIntz - Bench Mark Farms
Jody Easterday - Easterday Farms
Jonty Hofer - Schoonover Farms
Greg Ebe - Ebe Farms, LLC
Dan Holt
Chad Egbert
Jack Holzer - Holzer Farms
Danny Egbert - Bradlea Farms Inc.
Allen Horning - Horning Brothers LLC
Lee Eickmeyer - Tri-Fresh, LLC
Greg Horning - Horning Brothers LLC
Tom Elliot - Grandview Farms
Warren Horning
Troy Emmerson - Watts Brothers Farming
Bob Hughes - Hughes Farms
Jerry Fitzgerald - Mercer Canyons, Inc.
Dave Hughes - Hughes Farms
Allen Floyd - Harvest Fresh Produce
Jeff Hughes - Hughes Farms
Pat Floyd - Harvest Fresh Produce
Michelle Hughes - Hughes Farms
Berend Friehe - Friehe Farms
Mike Hulbert - S&B Farms
Jeneroso Garza - Double G Farms
Brent Hult - H&R Farms
Dale Gies - Gies Farms
Ed Hummel - Hummel Farms
Michael Gies - Gies Farms
Chris Hyer
Heath Gimmestad - Friehe Farms
Adam Jensen - Jensen Farms, Inc./AJ Farms, Inc.
Glen Goodman - Jones Produce
Benny Johnson
Gerald Greenwalt
Gavin Johnson - Johnson Agriprises, Inc.
Frank Gross - Marlin Hutterian Brethren
Nick Johnson - Johnson Agriprises, Inc.
Fred Gross
Orman Johnson - Johnson Agriprises, Inc.
Jake Gross - Marlin Hutterian Brethren
Roger Johnson - Johnson Family Farms LP
James Gross - Spokane Hutterian Brethren
Washington
Philip Gross - Spokane Hutterian Brethren
Jeff Jones - Jones Produce
Dan Gundersen
Ken Jones - Ken Jones Farms
Kristi Gundersen - Knutzen Farms LP
Mike Jones - Jones Farms
Robert Halvorson Jr. - R&R Halvorson, Inc.
Todd Jones - AgriNorthwest
Robert Halvorson Sr. - R&R Halvorson, Inc.
Steve Jorgensen
Mike Hamik - Hamik Farms LLC
Riley Jungquist - Maple Wood Farms, Inc.
Mark Hammer - Mullen Farms
Roger Jungquist - Maple Wood Farms, Inc.
Randi Hammer - Mullen Farms
Bob Junquist - Maple Wood Farms, Inc.
Robert Hammond - Hammond Farms/
Russ Kehl - Kehl Farms/Kono Potatoes
Kono Potatoes/Kehl Farms
Stacy Kniveton
Roger Hawley - Hawley Farms, LLC
Kraig Knutzen - Knutzen Farms LP
Robert Hayton - Hayton Farms
Roger Knutzen - Knutzen Farms LP
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Tom Kummer - T&B Farms Inc.
Bart Larsen - Larsen Farms Inc.
Greg Lee - Skagit City Farms
Nolan Lee - Skagit City Farms
Mike Madsen - AgriNorthwest McNary
Frank Martinez - Saddle View Farms
Jaun Martinez - Saddle View Farms
Konnie McCutchin - Knutzen Farms LP
Kelly McKnight - Pioneer Potatoes
John McLeod - Glen Lewis Farms
Travis Meacham - Friehe Farms
Blaine Meek - AgriNorthwest Eureka
Phillip Mehlenbacher - Mehlenbacher Farms, Inc.
Rob Mercer - Mercer Canyons, Inc.
Mark Millard - AgriNorthwest Prior East
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS
2016 Grower Supporters
Larry Schaapman - Integrity AG Inc.
Ed Schneider - Schneider Farms
Ken Schutte - Sun Basin Produce
Robert Schutte - Airway Farms
Philip Sealock
Tom Shane - Crimson Valley Farms
Dave Smith - ConAgra Foods
Don Smith - Sunrise Farm
Richard Smith - S&B Farms
Tom Solbrack - Canyon Crest Farms/Double G
Albert Stahl - Stahl Hutterian
Bill Stahl
Herb Stahl - Stahl Hutterian
John Stahl - Stahl Hutterian
Sammy Stahl - Stahl Hutterian

Doug Moore - Diamond M Inc. Boe Stallings

Grant Morris
Darrin Morrison - Morrison Farms
Keith Morrison - Morrison Farms
Randy Mullen - Mullen Farms
Marty Myers
Gerald Nelson - Norm Nelson, Inc.
Jim Nelson - Sterling Hill Potatoes, Inc.
Matt Nelson - Nelson Farms
Norm Nelson - Sterling Hill Potatoes, Inc.
Pete Nelson - Nelson Farms
AJ Ochoa - Terra Gold Farms, Inc.
Odessa Farming, LLC
Allen Olberding
Fred Olberding - L-C Farming/Cloud 9 Farms
Brent Olsen - Olsen Farms
Chris Olsen - Two O’s
Lynn J. Olsen Jr. - L.J. Olsen, Inc.
Lynn Olsen - Olsen Agriprises
Andy Pickel - Terra Gold Farms, Inc.
Mike Pink - Pink Farms
Daniel Piper - Dan Piper Farms/Piper Ranch
Doug Poe
Noel Price - Sunnybanks Farms LLC/Price Reed
Jerry Radach - Radach Farms
Traye Radach - Radach Farms
Jordan Reed - Price Reed LLC
Jim Reimann - H&R Farms
Reid Reimann - T&R Farms
Ron Reimann - T&R Farms
Brett Reynolds - Reynolds Agribusiness
Josh Roberts - American Lady Growers
Erik Rogers - Island Potatoes
Glen Roundy - Roundy Farms/
Columbia Waters Farms
RSP Partners/3G Farming LLC
Brandon Schaapman - Integrity Ag Inc
Loren Stangeland - 3 Rivers Potato Service, Inc.
Paul Stangeland - 3 Rivers Potato Service, Inc.
Blaine Steffler - M&G Farms
Gary Steffler - M&G Farms
Dan Strebin - Strebin Farms
Keith Teigs - KT Farms, LLC
Greg Thaemert - Thaemert Farms LLC
Kevin Thaemert - Thaemert Farms LLC
Todd Thaemert - Thaemert Farms LLC
Porky Thomsen - T& R Farms
John Thulen - Pioneer Potatoes
Frank Tiegs - Green Ridge Farms
Ted Tschirky - Sand Ridge Farms
Tyler Tschirky - Ted Tschirky Farms
Richard Underwood - Underwood Farms
Ann Van Dyke - Blakal Packing, Inc.
Blake Van Dyke
Darrel Van Dyke - Darrell VanDyke/
VanDyke & Reynolds
Eric Walker - Walker Brothers
Ron Walker - Walker Brothers
Jack Wallace - Wallace Farms/G&D Wallace Inc.
Tim Wallace - Wallace Farms/G&D Wallace, Inc.
Willy Walter - Schoonover Farms
Brian Waltner - Crimson Valley Farms
Ray Wardenaar
Jake Wardenarr - Blue Sky Management
Davina Ward Pink - Ramkissoon Ag
Bill Weber - Weber Family Farms
Kevin Weber - Weber Farms
Gerald Weyns - Weyns Farms
Kees Weyns - Weyns Farms
Tony Wisdom - Sterling Hill Potatoes, Inc.
Jared Wolfley - AgriNorthwest Prior West
Eli Wollman - Warden Hutterian Brethren
Jake Wollman Jr. - Warden Hutterian Brethren
Marvin Wollman - Warden Hutterian Brethren
Mike Wollman - Warden Hutterian Brethren
Paul Wollman - Warden Hutterian Brethren
Dave Wyckoff - Wyckoff Farms
Wisconsin
Alsum Farms, Inc.
John Bobek - Trembling Prairie Farms, Inc.
Bula Potato Farms
Bushman’s Riverside Ranch
Jordan Bushman - J&J Potatoes, Inc.
Andy Diercks - Coloma Farms, Inc.
Steve Diercks - Coloma Farms, Inc.
Hartman Farms, Inc.
Greg Jacobs - Cedar River Potato Company
J.W. Mattek & Sons, Inc.
Myron Soik & Sons
Nuto Farm Supply, Inc.
Okray Family Farms, Inc.
Dick & Carol Okray - Okray Family Farms
Richard Pavelski - Heartland Farms, Inc.
Schroeder Bros. Farms, Inc.
Nickolas Somers - Plover River Farms Alliance, Inc.
Sowinski Farms, Inc.
Wild Seed Farms, Inc.
Tom Wild
Donald Wirz - Wirz, Inc.
Jim Wysocki - Wysocki Produce Farm

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 Regulatory Jocelyn Brown
Deputy Administrator
Marketing & Regulatory
Programs
Risk Management
Agency
Contacts
Office of Capacity Building
& Development, FAS Edward Avalos
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Research Education
Under Secretary
Room 3010S Marketing & Regulatory Programs & Economics
U.S. Department Washington, D.C. 20250 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Catherine Woteki
of Agriculture p: (202) 690-0775 Room 228W Under Secretary
The Honorable Washington, D.C. 20250 Research, Education & Economics
Gary Meyer p: (202) 720-4256
Thomas “Tom” James Vilsack Assistant Deputy Administrator 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Secretary of Agriculture Office of Agreements and Room 214W
Elanor Starmer
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Scientific Affairs, FAS Washington, D.C. 20250
Administrator
Room 200A 1400 Independence Avenue, SW p: (202) 720-1542
Agricultural Marketing Service
Washington, D.C. 20250 Room 5908S 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Chavonda Jacobs-Young
p: (202) 720-3631 Washington, D.C. 20250 Room 3069 Administrator
p: (202) 720-1286 Washington, D.C. 20250
Michael Scuse Agricultural Research Service
Acting Deputy Secretary p: (202) 720-5115 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Mark Slupek
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

1400 Independence Avenue, SW Deputy Administrator Room 302A

Charles Parrott
Room 200A Office of Trade Programs, FAS Washington, D.C. 20250
Deputy Administrator
Washington, D.C. 20250 1400 Independence Avenue, SW p: (202) 720-3656
Fruit & Vegetable Programs, AMS
p: (202) 720-6052 Room 49325 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Sheryl Kunickis
Washington, D.C. 20250 Room 2077S
Karla Thieman p: (202) 720-1169
Director
Chief of Staff Washington, D.C. 20250 Office of Pest Management Policy
1400 Independence Avenue, SW p: (202) 720-6393 Agricultural Research Service
Val Dolcini
Room 200A Administrator 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Kevin Shea
Washington, D.C. 20250 Farm Service Agency Room 3869
Administrator
p: (202) 720-3631 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Room 3086S p: (202) 720-5375
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Farm & Foreign Washington, D.C. 20250 Room 312E Maureen Whalen
p: (202) 720-3467 Washington, D.C. 20250
Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator
p: (202) 799-7017 Crop Production and Protection
Alexis Taylor Brandon Willis
Administrator 5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Acting Under Secretary Osama El-Lissy
Risk Management Agency Room 4-2204
Farm & Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Beltsville, MD 20705
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Plant Protection & Quarantine
Room 200A p: (301) 504-6252
Room 205E Services, APHIS
Washington, D.C. 20250 Washington, D.C. 20250 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Sonny Ramaswamy
p: (202) 720-3111 p: (202) 720-3631 Room 302E Director
Washington, D.C. 20250 National Institute of Food & Agriculture
Philip Karsting Food, Nutrition & p: (202) 799-7163 (formerly Cooperative State Research
Administrator
Foreign Agricultural Service Consumer Services Education & Extension Service)
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Natural Resources & 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Kevin Concannon Room 305A
Room 5071S Under Secretary
Environment p: (202) 720-4423
Washington, D.C. 20250 Food, Nutrition & Consumer Service Robert Bonnie
p: (202) 672-3935 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Joseph Reilly
Under Secretary
Room 217E Natural Resources & Environment Administrator
Robert Macke Washington, D.C. 20250 National Agricultural Statistics Service
Deputy Administrator 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
p: (202) 720-7711 Room 538A 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Office of Agreements and Room 5041S
Scientific Affairs, FAS Washington, D.C. 20250
Audrey Rowe p: (202) 720-7173 Washington, D.C. 20250
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Administrator p: (202) 720-4333
Room 5914S Food and Nutrition Service Jason Weller
Washington, D.C. 20250 3101 Park Center Drive Chief
p: (202) 720-0776 Park Office Center, Room 906 Natural Resources Conservation Services
Alexandria, VA 22302 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
p: (703) 305-2062 Room 5105S
Washinton, D.C. 20250
p: (202) 720-7246

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Government Contacts

Environmental Jack Housenger Susan Lewis Office of the
Director Director
Protection Office of Pesticide Programs Office of Pesticide Programs U.S. Trade
Agency 2777 Crystal Drive, Room 23 Registration Division Representatives
Arlington, VA 22202 2777 South Crystal Drive
Gina McCarthy p: (703) 308-8163 Room 7620/Mail Code 7505P Michael Froman
Administrator Arlington, VA 22202 U.S. Trade Representative
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Rick Keigwin p: (703) 308-8009 600 17th Street, NW
Room 3000 WJC Deputy Office Director for Programs Washington, D.C. 20508

Washington, D.C. 20460
p: (202) 564-4700
Stan Meiburg
Acting Deputy Administrator
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Room 3412
Washington, D.C. 20460
p: (202) 564-0157
Office of Pesticide Programs
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Room 7508P
Washington, D.C. 20460
p: (703) 305-7618
Robert McNally
Director
Office of Pesticide Programs
Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention
Yu-Ting Guilaran
Director
Office of Pesticide Programs
Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division
2777 South Crystal Drive
Room S9622/Mail Code S9622
Arlington, VA 22202
p: (703) 308-0052
p: (202) 395-6890
Darci Vetter
Chief Agricultural Negotiator
600 17th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20508
p: (202) 395-9654
Sharon Bomer-Lauritsen
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for

MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

Jim Jones Division Agricultural Affairs
Assistant Administrator 2777 Crystal Drive 600 17th Street, NW
Office of Chemical Safety and Arlington, VA 22202 Washington, D.C. 20508
Pollution Prevention p: (703) 308-8085 p: (202) 395-6127
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Room 3130A EPA East
Washington, D.C. 20460
p: (202) 564-2902

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 Seed Potato Certification Offices
Alaska Michigan Oregon
Plant Materials Center Michigan Seed Potato Association Oregon Seed Certification Service
5310 S. Bodenburg Loop Road P.O. Box 1865 Oregon State University
Palmer, AK 99634 Gaylord, MI 49734 Crop Science Building 31
contact: Mia Kirk contact: Jeff Axford Corvallis, OR 97331-3003
p: (907) 745-8724 p: (989) 732-4433 contact: Jeffrey McMorran
e: mia.kirk@alaska.gov e: jwamspa@gmail.com p: (541) 737-4513
e: jeff.mcmorran@oregonstate.edu
California Minnesota
California Crop Improvement Association Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Washington
Parsons Seed Certification Center Potato Inspection Washington State Department of Agriculture
University of California 312 4th Avenue, N.E. Plant Protection Division
MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

One Shield Avenue East Grand Forks, MN 56721 P.O. Box 42560
Davis, CA 95616-8541 contact: Mike Horken Olympia, WA 98504-2560
contact: Pablo Guzman p: (218) 773-4956 contact: Tom Wessels
p: (530) 754-9649 e: mike.horken@state.mn.us p: (360) 902-1984
e: pguzman@ucdavis.edu e: twessels@agr.wa.gov
Montana
Colorado Montana Seed Potato Certification
Wisconsin
Potato Certification Service P.O. Box 172060 Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification
San Luis Valley Research Center MSU-Bozeman P.O. Box 328
0249 E. Road 9 N. Bozeman, MT 59717-2060 Antigo, WI 54409
Center, CO 81125 contact: Nina Zidack contact: Alex Crockford
contact: Kent Sather p: (406) 994-3150 p: (715) 623-4039
p: (719) 754-3496 e: nzidack@montana.edu e: abcrockford@wisc.edu
e: kent.sather@colostate.edu
Nebraska Wyoming
Idaho Potato Certification Association of Nebraska See: Nebraska – Potato Certification Association
Idaho Crop Improvement Association P.O. Box 339 of Nebraska
429 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 105 100 Depot Street
Meridian, ID 83642 Alliance, NE 69301 Canada
contact: Doug Boze contact: Steven Marquardt
p: (208) 884-8225 p: (308) 762-1674 Canadian Food Inspection Agency
e: dboze@idahocrop.com e: smarquardt@nebraskapotatoes.com 1081 Main Street, Box 6088
Monton, NB E1C 8R2 Canada
contact: Alain Boucher
Maine New York p: (506) 851-2511
Maine Seed Potato Board New York Seed Improvement Project e: alain.boucher@inspection.gc.ca
744 Main Street, Suite 9 Cornell University Department of Plant Breeding
Presque Isle, ME 04769 and Genetics
contact: Allison Todd 103C Leland Lab
p: (207) 764-2036 Ithaca, NY 14853
e: allison.todd@maine.gov contact: Phil Atkins
p: (607) 255-9869
e: pma3@cornell.edu

North Dakota
North Dakota State Seed Department
University Station
P.O. Box 5257
Fargo, ND 58105-5257
contact: Willem Schrage
p: (701) 793-3098
e: wschrage@ndseed.ndsu.edu

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National Potato Industry Organizations
Alliance for Potato Research &
Education
4949 S. Syracuse Street, #400
Denver, CO 80237
Food Marketing Institute Potato Association of America Snack Food Association
2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800 University of Maine 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 650
Arlington, VA 22202 5719 Crossland Hall, Room 220 Arlington, VA 22209
p: (202) 452-8444 Orono, ME 04469-5719 p: (800) 628-1334

p: (303) 369-7783 e: fmi@fmi.org p: (207) 581-3042 e: sfa@sfa.org
e: info@apre.org w: www.fmi.org e: umpotato@mail.maine.edu w: www.sfa.org
w: www.ume.maine.edu/paa
American Frozen Food Institute Grocery Manufacturers United Potato Growers of
2000 Corporate Ridge Blvd, Suite 1000 Association Potatoes USA America
McLean, VA 22102 1350 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 300 4949 S. Syracuse Street, #400 1100 East 6600 South, Suite 305
p: (703) 821-0770 Washington, D.C. 20005 Denver, CO 80237 Salt Lake City, UT 84121
e: info@affi.com p: (202) 369-5900 p: (303) 369-7783 p: (801) 266-5050
w: www.affi.com e: info@gmaonline.org e: potatoesusa@potatoesusa.com e: info@unitedpotatousa.com
w: www.gmabrands.com w: potatoesusa.com w: www.unitedpotatousa.com
CropLife America

MEMBERSHIP & CONTACTS

1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20005
p: (202) 296-1585
e: webmaster@croplifeamerica.org
w: www.croplifeamerica.org
National Potato Council
1300 L Street, NW, Suite 910
Washington, D.C. 20005
p: (202) 682-9456
e: spudinfo@nationalpotatocouncil.org
w: www.nationalpotatocouncil.org
Produce Marketing Association
1500 Casho Mill Road
P.O. Box 6036
Newark, DE 19714-6036
p: (302) 738-7100
e: solutionsctr@pma.com
w: www.pma.com
United Fresh Produce Association
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20006
p: (202) 303-3400
e: united@unitedfresh.org
w: www.unitedfresh.org

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 Meet Food
Enthusiasts
Food Enthusiasts represent a large portion of the
population and are defined by their love and overall
involvement with food as well as their desire to
explore culinary creations from across the globe.

Food Enthusiasts are perhaps most unique in that

they want to be involved with food and cooking—
it’s a social and creative outlet (more so than a job
to do). They are very visually engaged with food,
searching for recipes from a variety of sources to
use as a launch pad for experimentation.

While Food Enthusiasts have a very involved

relationship with food, they are not actually self-
described “foodies.” Food Enthusiasts are defined
by their affinity for food, and especially cooking,
versus having a superior knowledge of food.

For Food Enthusiasts, potatoes are a loved vegetable

with surprising health benefits. These consumers
most appreciate potatoes for their varieties, versatility
and ability to pair with many foods and flavors.

For specific characterization purposes,

Food Enthusiasts agree…
■ I’m pretty adventurous when it comes to trying new foods.
■ I like to experiment and try new recipes.
■ I cook frequently throughout the week.

■ I prefer to cook with fresh rather than frozen.

■ I love to eat at restaurants.

AND
■ Describe their cooking as “adventurous.”

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 Print ad

Consumer
Marketing
The 9th Wonder of the World consumer advertising
campaign celebrates the fun and versatility
of cooking with potatoes. By tapping into the
adventurous nature of our Food Enthusiasts, the
creative elements inspire people to cook with
potatoes by showing that there is no limit to
cuisines, flavors or preparations with potatoes.

A fully integrated communications campaign

is running in targeted print, online pre-roll video,
digital and social media. Partners such as Food
Network Magazine, Cooking Light and Bon Appetit
provide cooking inspiration, while digital display
networks and a blogging partnership with Honest
Cooking drive traffic to PotatoGoodness.com. We
inspire new potato usage with our weekly recipe
emails and have a strong PR effort in place to draw in
Print ad new consumers and tap into key media influencers.

Banner ad

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 Retail
Marketing
We concentrate on increasing awareness by
providing retailers and shippers with the
tools to understand what shoppers want. The
Retail Marketing Program will continue to
evolve to meet the changing needs of retailers
and shippers alike, but the mission remains
consistent: increase the volume and dollar
sales of fresh potatoes across all retail channels.

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER PROGRAMS
This year, we’re communicating directly to
consumers at retail for the first time. This
includes mobile advertising to target Food
Enthusiasts in and around retailers with a
purchase message delivered to their phones.
We’re also placing ads and articles in retailer
print publications to entice consumers to visit
the produce department and purchase potatoes.

TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Potatoes USA has tools and resources that
are available to all growers, shippers and
retailers. This includes the resource center,
retailer portal, FreshFacts® database,
PowerPoint wizard, ECRM ad tracking,
price elasticity tool and produce
associate training modules.

Ingredient
Marketing
The Ingredient Program is focused on driving
potato innovation at retail and with frozen
and refrigerated food manufacturers. We’re
developing new food concepts in ready-to-heat
meals, side dishes and snacks, as well as holding
one-on-one meetings with food manufacturers.

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 Foodservice
Marketing
Our Foodservice Marketing Program has one
overarching goal: inspire culinary professionals
to use potatoes more often and in more ways.
We drive potato innovation on menus by working with
restaurant chefs and foodservice management to inspire ideas
that go far beyond traditional fried, baked and mashed. In
addition to inspiring culinary professionals, we also feature the
versatility, cost effectiveness, demand and nutrition of potatoes.

CULINARY SEMINAR
The Global Potato seminar takes place annually
at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
in Napa Valley, California, each October.
It’s an accredited program that brings culinary
professionals together to create new U.S. potato
concepts that foodservice diners crave.

BUILDING FOODSERVICE AWARENESS:

TRADE PR AND ONLINE DIGITAL PRESENCE
It’s paramount to increase the awareness, perception
and value of potatoes at foodservice. By partnering with
the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC), we
constantly share new potato menu ideas, recipes and potato
information. We also use digital advertising to showcase
inspiring potato dishes to foodservice professionals.

CHEFSFEED
ChefsFeed, a mobile-first food media and technology
platform, will spotlight innovative potato dishes created by
cutting-edge chefs around the country through short online
videos. The videos will reach cutting-edge chefs, urban diners
and industry influencers, all important target audiences.

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 School Nutrition
and Foodservice
The School Foodservice Program launched in July 2015.
By spurring potato recipe innovation at K–12 schools,
we will drive new and exciting uses of potatoes in
school meals, on the serving line and on salad bars.

POTATOESRAISETHEBAR.COM
An online toolkit available on PotatoesRaiseTheBar.com
features resources school nutrition professionals can
use immediately. It includes recipes, themed salad
bar schematics, examples of innovative potatoes by
school districts throughout the country, nutrition
information and much more.

INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
We cultivate relationships all year long at
conferences within the school nutrition and
foodservice communities. These gatherings
are great opportunities to showcase potatoes
as an affordable, delicious, versatile canvas
for healthy school meal innovation.

ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

The well-crafted media program provides a balanced
mix of print and online advertising in school foodservice
publications with a strategic editorial calendar for
trade and consumer media outreach. All activities are
aimed at reaching a wide audience with key messages
about potatoes in school meals and driving them
to the resources at PotatoesRaiseTheBar.com.

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 Nutrition
Marketing
To increase nutrition influencers promotion of potatoes
as a necessary part of a healthy diet, we’re creating
“lightbulb moments” with a positive approach to
nutrition communications that change the potato
dialogue from permissive to prescriptive.

SMARTBRIEF PROMOTIONS
SmartBrief for Nutritionists is a daily online news
aggregator, which provides targeted news stories for
a variety of audiences. Throughout the year, potatoes
will be showcased for nutrition professionals, allowing
us to reach influencers through a credible source.

NUTRITION NEWS BUREAU AND MEDIA RELATIONS

Potatoes USA will publicize the positive lifestyle
benefits of potatoes at key times of the year. For
instance, readers were “schooled” about potato
nutrition A to Z during Back to School season, and
we’ll be talking all about potatoes’ potassium
benefits during Heart Health Month. We’ll also
promote potato nutrition in satellite media
tours and influencer publications, such as
blogs, columns and social media.

APRE RESEARCH PUBLICITY

As the Alliance for Potato Research and Education
generates new nutrition research, we actively
share the information via posts on national
newswires and targeted media pitching.

NUTRITION PARTNERSHIPS
Potatoes USA continues to work with its highly
valued nutrition partners, Produce for Better Health,
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association,
Oldways and its Mediterranean Foods Alliance
Division. These partners offer advocacy to potatoes
through their professional and consumer networks.
Working with them, Potatoes USA communicates
the necessary role potatoes play in a healthy diet.

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 Spud Nation
Spud Nation is the first food truck owned by
American potato farmers to bring customers a
field to fork potato adventure. The soul behind
Spud Nation is that of freedom and innovation -
the freedom to go beyond and do what has never
been done before and inspire others to embrace
the ability to enjoy potatoes through innovative
recipes and uses. The food truck will serve as an
incubator and rolling test kitchen, presenting
potatoes to customers through unexpected
recipes and flavors.

The first of its kind food truck is also armed

with state-of-the-art restaurant equipment and
plenty of bells and whistles. The truck has met
and exceeded all food and safety standards to
bring customers fresh, safe and delicious food.
Spud Nation is also a fully educational platform,
being equipped with video, audio, LCD screens,
drop-down patio, LED lights and GoPro cameras
to make for perfect cooking demonstrations.
Additionally, Spud Nation is furnished with
amazing equipment such as top-of-the-line fryers,
making for a perfect experience every time.

Finally, Spud Nation is non-profit and is about

the community - farmers, customers, employees
and beyond. Employees on the truck are all
salaried with full benefits, and all tips received
will go to charity.

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 PotatoesUSA
Research
Despite their humble appearance, potatoes are complex
organisms. They even have four sets of chromosomes
per cell−by comparison, humans only have two. They
can be grown under a variety of conditions and for
different purposes, and the research possibilities within
the potato industry are nearly limitless. At Potatoes USA
we understand that resources are not limitless and must
be used carefully to address present and future threats
of all types, strengthening the industry in the process.
Moreover, the information learned through the
research programs must be communicated back to
the industry in an effective and timely manner.

NATIONAL CHIP PROGRAM

Without question, potato chips are one of the most
popular snack food choices in the United States and
beyond. Essential variety development research is both
expensive and time intensive, so the National Chip
Program is a collaboration between potato growers
and processors to help manage the significant cost
burdens of developing and commercializing new
potato chip varieties. An additional benefit is that
the program shortens the timetable for new products
to reach the market. What used to take 12 to 15 years
can now be accomplished in six to eight years.

NATIONAL FRY PROCESSOR TRIALS

The benefits of teamwork in variety development efforts
are not limited to only the chip sector. The National Fry
Processor Trials (NFPT) program is also a collaboration
between growers and processors. The NFPT program is
dedicated to identifying new potato clones that meet
tried and true consumer acceptance standards while
improving the nutritional profile of a finished frozen
fry. Clones in the program are grown in five different
growing areas across the country and judged on a variety
of attributes, from size distribution to sugar content.
Ultimately, the varieties in the program can be selected
by growers and processors for commercialization.

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 International
Marketing
Internationally, Potatoes USA promotes potatoes
on behalf of the U.S. potato industry in more than
30 countries throughout the world, leveraging
funding from USDA − with grower assessment
cost sharing − to promote fresh (tablestock and
chipstock), processed (dehydrated and frozen) and
seed potatoes. On the U.S. industry side, we work with
U.S. growers to ensure they are export ready and able
to take advantage of opportunities as they arise by
organizing events to build buyer-seller relationships.

INTERNATIONAL RETAIL MARKETING

By targeting international retailers, we introduce
new U.S. potato varieties and potato products to
consumers at supermarkets. This is achieved through
in-store retail promotions/sampling, training seminars
for produce associates, development of point-of-sale
materials, and storage/handling seminars. Similar
to the domestic marketing program, we work with
retailers to test new and promising best practices to
determine if they increase sales at the retail level.

INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE MARKETING

We partner with foodservice establishments,
importers and distributors, culinary organizations
and the media. Menu development adapts both
Western and local cuisine to the tastes of each
target market. Merchandising visits, trade shows,
newsletters, seminars, potato demonstrations
and samples are a few ways that Potatoes USA
representatives introduce new uses and products
to both current and new distribution channels. To
maintain market share, we provide value-added
services, such as technical and educational support
as well as promotional funds, to those buying
100% U.S. potatoes. Continually providing messages
about versatility, value, convenience, food safety
and profitability ensures U.S. potatoes are
top-of-mind for buyers.

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 INTERNATIONAL INGREDIENT MARKETING
The foundation of the Ingredient Program is to
generate new concepts and to disseminate technical
information on the benefits of including U.S. potatoes
and potato products as an ingredient in bakery, snack
and food manufacturing. Trade education activities,
such as trade shows, seminars and one-on-one
meetings, are crucial to the program. Potatoes USA
convinces manufacturers to conduct product trials
and continues to provide technical information
as needed to convince target companies to
make commercial purchases.

INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER MARKETING

Presenting a positive image for potatoes is an
overarching strategy for Potatoes USA both
domestically and internationally. This program is the
international direct-to-consumer marketing program
that aims to increase awareness of the nutritional
benefits, versatility, taste, variety and relevance of
potatoes in the daily diets of consumers around
the world. With a steady stream of research-based
messages highlighting the positive benefits of
potatoes, Potatoes USA works to continuously
improve attitudes and increase usage.

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 INTERNATIONAL SEED MARKETING
The Potatoes USA Seed Program builds global
demand by identifying and developing new target
markets, sponsoring field trials leading to variety
registrations, obtaining and growing market access,
and educating foreign buyers on the benefits of
investing in U.S. seed potatoes. Through these
activities, Potatoes USA spreads the word that U.S.
potatoes are distinct in their high quality, reputable
growing techniques and certification process.

FOOD ASSISTANCE AND DEVELOPMENT (IFAD)

We provide education and training services to USDA,
USAID, private voluntary organizations and other
groups via meetings, workshops, pilot projects
and other activities to encourage the inclusion of
dehydrated potatoes in U.S. government- funded
food assistance and development programming.

MARKET ACCESS
Restricted market access remains one of the
biggest impediments to growth of U.S. potato
exports, making it a priority for the U.S. industry
to open new markets and maintain access in current
markets. While market access negotiations are
inherently government to government, Potatoes
USA coordinates with the National Potato Council
and state potato organizations to recommend
industry priorities and resolve barriers to trade.
© 2016 Potatoes USA. All rights reserved.

PotatoesUSA.com
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 Potato Production, Seed Use, Farm Disposition, Price, and Value
Total Farm disposition
used Where grown Farm Value of
Year Production for Seed, feed Shrinkage Sold Price production sales
seed and home and loss
1,000 cwt $/cwt $ 1,000
1975 321,978 25,615 6,560 22,177 293,241 4.48 1,442,741 1,313,201
1976 357,666 25,566 6,760 26,246 324,660 3.59 1,282,521 1,166,539
1977 355,334 25,989 6,718 31,119 317,497 3.55 1,255,047 1,127,531
1978 366,314 24,331 6,302 34,439 325,573 3.38 1,224,478 1,098,936
1979 342,447 22,316 5,904 30,128 306,415 3.44 1,172,108 1,052,542
1980 303,905 24,063 6,380 23,237 274,288 6.55 1,985,814 1,795,482
1981 340,623 24,931 6,004 26,339 308,280 5.42 1,831,474 1,670,955
1982 355,131 24,120 7,242 31,045 316,844 4.45 1,562,639 1,411,309
1983 333,726 25,475 5,937 24,664 303,125 5.82 1,934,263 1,763,508
1984 362,039 27,159 5,701 30,057 326,281 5.69 2,042,298 1,855,751
1985 406,609 24,955 8,061 52,707 345,841 3.92 1,568,296 1,355,438
1986 361,743 25,770 6,248 28,355 327,140 5.03 1,810,330 1,644,602
1987 389,320 25,544 5,654 31,901 351,765 4.38 1,682,949 1,539,467
1988 356,438 25,973 5,810 25,067 325,561 6.02 2,143,971 1,958,373
1989 370,444 27,025 5,722 24,974 339,748 7.36 2,716,963 2,501,327
1990 402,110 28,061 5,949 28,329 367,832 6.08 2,430,983 2,239,615
1991 417,622 26,747 5,995 32,429 379,198 4.96 2,042,899 1,880,156
1992 425,367 28,241 5,923 33,807 385,637 5.52 2,336,478 2,129,241
1993 430,349 29,081 5,951 30,181 394,217 6.16 2,642,699 2,429,854
1994 469,425 29,428 5,904 37,342 426,179 5.56 2,593,446 2,369,130
1995 445,099 30,561 5,755 29,630 409,714 6.75 2,995,711 2,765,823
1996 499,254 29,138 6,221 41,238 451,795 4.91 2,423,476 2,218,119
1997 467,091 29,975 5,475 32,183 429,433 5.64 2,622,621 2,421,212
1998 475,667 29,206 5,764 35,449 434,454 5.56 2,633,941 2,416,566
1999 478,093 29,580 5,545 35,550 436,998 5.76 2,742,428 2,519,138
2000 513,544 27,137 5,287 43,685 464,572 5.08 2,590,053 2,359,162
2001 437,673 28,625 5,386 21,227 401,060 6.99 3,055,876 2,802,978
2002 458,171 28,149 5,622 30,905 421,644 6.67 3,045,310 2,811,995
2003 457,814 26,687 5,543 35,294 416,977 5.89 2,685,822 2,457,640
2004 456,041 24,695 4,796 37,408 413,837 5.65 2,565,260 2,344,481
2005 423,926 25,659 4,791 28,519 390,616 7.04 2,981,754 2,758,275
2006 441,348 26,437 4,738 29,852 406,758 7.31 3,208,632 2,981,414
2007 444,875 24,476 4,105 29,561 411,209 7.51 3,339,710 3,088,763
2008 415,055 24,533 4,138 26,438 384,478 8.42 3,770,462 3,494,193
2009 432,601 24,027 4,535 29,135 398,931 8.25 3,557,574 3,291,800
2010 404,273 25,060 4,220 24,990 375,063 9.20 3,721,501 3,448,748
2011 429,647 26,497 4,142 27,755 397,750 9.41 4,040,568 3,743,011
2012 462,766 25,809 4,869 28,356 429,541 8.65 3,993,815 3,728,191
2013 434,652 25,159 4,323 26,211 404,118 9.71 4,222,628 3,929,938
2014 442,170 26,259 4,192 26,762 411,216 8.88 3,928,211 3,658,279

Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
STATISTICS

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Potato Area Planted and Harvested by Seasonal Group
States and United States: 2013-2015
Seasonal group Area planted Area harvested
and State 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
1,000 acres

Spring
Arizona 3.5 3.8 3.6 3.4 3.5 3.5
California 27.0 25.0 23.0 26.5 24.8 22.7
Florida 30.9 30.5 30.0 29.5 29.3 29.6
North Carolina 14.5 14.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 12.7
United States 75.9 73.8 70.1 72.9 71.1 68.5
Summer
Delaware 1.4 1.2 (D) 1.4 1.2 (D)
Illinois 6.8 6.5 7.5 6.7 6.4 6.9

Kansas 4.4 4.2 3.8 4.3 4.1 3.6
Maryland 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.1 2.3 2.4
Missouri 9.5 8.2 8.5 9.0 7.9 8.1
New Jersey 2.4 2.0 (D) 2.4 1.9 (D)
Texas 18.0 21.0 20.0 17.7 20.6 18.2
Virginia 4.0 5.0 5.0 3.9 4.5 4.7
Other States 1 (NA) (NA) 3.3 (NA) (NA) 3.2
United States 48.7 50.4 50.5 47.5 48.9 47.1
Fall
California 7.3 8.3 8.0 7.3 8.3 8.0
Colorado 54.8 60.2 58.2 54.6 59.8 58.0
San Luis Valley 49.7 54.2 51.9 49.6 53.9 51.8
All other areas 5.1 6.0 6.3 5.0 5.9 6.2
Idaho 317.0 321.0 325.0 316.0 320.0 324.0
10 Southwest counties 17.0 16.0 18.0 17.0 16.0 18.0
Other Idaho counties 300.0 305.0 307.0 299.0 304.0 306.0
Maine 55.0 51.0 51.0 54.0 50.5 50.5
Massachusetts 3.9 3.6 3.6 3.9 3.6 3.6

Michigan 44.5 43.0 46.0 44.0 42.5 45.0
Minnesota 46.0 42.0 41.0 45.0 41.0 40.5
Montana 11.3 11.5 11.0 11.1 11.3 10.9
Nebraska 18.5 17.0 16.0 18.3 16.9 15.8
Nevada (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
New Mexico (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
New York 17.5 16.0 15.0 17.1 15.8 14.6
North Dakota 81.0 79.0 82.0 78.0 77.0 80.0
Ohio 1.9 1.6 1.6 1.8 1.5 1.5
Oregon 40.0 39.0 39.0 39.6 38.9 38.9
Pennsylvania 6.7 5.3 5.5 6.6 5.2 5.3
Rhode Island 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.7
Washington 160.0 165.0 170.0 160.0 165.0 170.0
Wisconsin 62.5 65.0 63.0 62.0 64.0 62.5
Other States 1 10.9 9.4 8.0 10.7 9.3 7.9
United States 939.3 938.4 944.6 930.5 931.1 937.7
All United States 1,063.9 1,062.6 1,065.2 1,050.9 1051.1 1,053.3

1 Includes data withheld above.

(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.

(NA) Not available.

Source: Crop Production 2015 Summary (January 2016), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
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 Potato Yield and Production in Cwt by Seasonal Group
States and United States: 2013-2015
Seasonal group Yield per acre Production
and State 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
cwt 1,000 cwt
Spring
Arizona 280 310 290 952 1,085 1,015
California 410 470 430 10,865 11,656 9,761
Florida 240 240 230 7,080 7,032 6,808
North Carolina 240 210 210 3,240 2,835 2,667
United States 304 318 296 22,137 22,608 20,251
Summer
Delaware 280 290 (D) 392 348 (D)
Illinois 370 415 380 2,479 2,656 2,622
Kansas 350 340 335 1,505 1,394 1,206
Maryland 310 380 330 651 874 792
Missouri 300 270 305 2,700 2,133 2,471
New Jersey 230 225 (D) 552 428 (D)
Texas 460 335 375 8,142 6,901 6,825
Virginia 210 250 220 819 1,125 1,034
Other States 1 (NA) (NA) 245 (NA) (NA) 784
United States 363 324 334 17,240 15,859 15,734
Fall
California 480 470 465 3,504 3,901 3,720
Colorado 372 388 394 20,304 23,196 22,857
San Luis Valley 365 380 385 18,104 20,482 19.943
All other areas 440 460 470 2,200 2,714 2,914
Idaho 415 415 402 131,131 132,880 130,320
10 Southwest counties 520 515 525 8,840 8,240 9,450
Other Idaho counties 409 410 395 122,291 124,640 120,870
Maine 290 290 320 15,660 14,645 16,160
Massachusetts 260 285 300 1,014 1,026 1,080
Michigan 360 370 390 15,840 15,725 17,550
Minnesota 385 400 400 17,325 16,400 16,200
Montana 310 320 320 3,441 3,616 3,488
Nebraska 460 470 435 8,418 7,943 6,873
Nevada (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
New Mexico (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
New York 290 275 285 4,959 4,345 4,161
North Dakota 290 310 340 22,620 23,870 27,200
Ohio 280 280 230 504 420 345
Oregon 545 580 560 21,582 22,562 21,784
Pennsylvania 290 275 280 1,914 1,430 1,484
Rhode Island 260 245 245 130 123 172
Washington 600 615 590 96,000 101,475 100,300
Wisconsin 420 410 440 26,040 26,240 27,500
Other States 1 457 420 420 4,889 3,906 3,319
United States 425 434 431 395,275 403,703 404,513
All United States 414 421 418 434,652 442,170 440,498
1 Includes data withheld above.
(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.
STATISTICS

(NA) Not available.

Source: Crop Production 2015 Summary (January 2016), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

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Potato Production, Seed Use, Farm Disposition, Price, and Value
States and United States: 2014 Crop
Farm disposition Value of
Total Price
State Production used Seed, Shrink per
for feed, and Sold cwt Production 1 Sales 1
seed home loss

1,000 cwt 1,000 cwt 1,000 cwt $ $1,000 $1,000
Arizona 1,085 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
California 15,557 1,262 10 211 15,336 11.90 184,891 182,443
Colorado 23,196 1,537 961 2,330 19,905 8.25 191,367 164,330
Delaware 348 20 1 1 346 14.80 5,150 5,126
Florida 7,032 897 - 531 6,501 18.70 131,498 121,802
Idaho 132,880 7,703 890 8,630 123,360 7.20 956,736 886,654

Illinois 2,656 150 26 - 2,630 9.70 25,763 25,512
Kansas 1,394 107 - 50 1,344 8.55 11,919 11,508
Maine 14,645 1,071 327 1,818 12,500 10.50 153,773 131,554
Maryland 874 38 1 1 872 11.70 10,226 10,193
Massachusetts 1,026 83 12 5 1,009 10.40 10,670 10,490
Michigan 15,725 1,058 315 450 14,960 11.70 183,983 175,151
Minnesota 16,400 984 136 659 15,605 9.25 151,700 144,248
Missouri 2,133 204 - - 2,133 11.95 35,458 25,458
Montana 3,616 276 226 200 3,190 12.80 46,285 40,808
Nebraska 7,943 432 162 544 7,237 10.60 84,196 76,625
Nevada (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
New Jersey 428 40 2 1 425 11.90 5,093 5,070
New Mexico (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
New York 4,345 346 82 240 4,023 12.60 54,747 50,877
North Carolina 2,835 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

North Dakota 23,870 1,782 360 2,200 21,310 9.40 224,378 200,836
Ohio 420 32 5 5 410 11.70 4,914 4,788
Oregon 22,562 952 70 1,375 21,117 7.90 178,240 167,008
Pennsylvania 1,430 120 13 14 1,403 13.30 19,019 18,649
Rhode Island 123 11 - 1 122 13.00 1,599 1,587
Texas 6,901 630 50 51 6,800 17.30 119,387 117,357
Virginia 1,125 97 2 8 1,115 16.60 18,675 18,506
Washington 101,475 4,318 260 6,340 94,875 7.60 771,210 719,309
Wisconsin 26,240 1,501 275 846 25,119 10.40 272,896 260,021
Other States 2 (NA) 608 6 251 7,569 10.79 84,438 82,369
United States 442,170 26,259 4,192 26,762 411,216 8.88 3,928,211 3,658,279
- Represents zero.
(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.
1 May not calculate due to rounding.
2 Includes data withheld above.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.


STATISTICS

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 All Potatoes Price per Cwt and Value of Production - States and United States: 2013-2015
Price per cwt Value of production 1
State 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
$ $1,000
Arizona (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
California 17.15 11.90 13.50 246,171 184,891 182,081
Colorado 9.90 8.25 8.40 201,010 191,367 191,999
Delaware 19.20 14.80 (D) 7,526 5,150 (D)
Florida 17.00 18.70 15.90 120,360 131,498 108,247
Idaho 7.75 7.20 6.90 1,016,265 956,736 899,208
Illinois 10.70 9.70 8.30 26,525 25,763 21,763
Kansas 11.30 8.55 9.25 17,007 11,919 11,156
Maine 10.50 10.50 10.80 164,430 153,773 174,528
Maryland 12.50 11.70 10.50 8,138 10,226 8,316
Massachusetts 11.10 10.40 10.00 11.255 10,670 10,800
Michigan 11.90 11.70 10.50 188,496 183.983 184,275
Minnesota 9.50 9.25 10.50 164,588 151,700 170,100
Missouri 13.80 11.95 11.60 37,260 25,458 28,664
Montana 12.90 12.80 13.50 44,389 46,285 47,088
Nebraska 13.70 10.60 10.80 115,327 84,196 74,228
Nevada (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
New Jersey 11.70 11.90 (D) 6,458 5,093 (D)
New Mexico (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
New York 13.40 12.60 11.40 66,451 54,747 47,435
North Carolina (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)
North Dakota 10.30 9.40 9.50 232,986 224,378 258,400
Ohio 14.80 11.70 11.30 7,459 4,914 3,899
Oregon 8.75 7.90 8.10 188,843 178,240 176,450
Pennsylvania 16.20 13.30 13.80 31,007 19,019 20,479
Rhode Island 13.20 13.00 11.60 1,716 1,599 1,995
Texas 17.90 17.30 16.90 145,742 119,387 115,343
Virginia 23.00 16.60 14.90 18,837 18,675 15,407
Washington 8.25 7.60 7.55 792,000 771,210 757,265
Wisconsin 10.40 10.40 9.35 270,816 272,896 257,125
Other States 2 11.70 10.79 10.55 106,222 84,438 82,075
United States 3 9.75 8.88 8.74 4,237,284 3,928,211 3,848,326
(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.
1 The value of production is the sum of the value of production of the seasonal groups.
2 Includes data withheld above.
3 The 2013 and 2014 prices per cwt are derived from value of sales. The 2015 price is derived from value of production.
Source: Crop Values 2015 Summary (February 2016), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
STATISTICS

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Fall Potato Percent of Acreage Planted by Type of Potato
Selected States and United States: 2013 and 2014
Potato types 1
State Reds Whites Yellows Russets
2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014
%

Colorado 4 5 10 11 8 9 78 75
Idaho 3 3 4 4 2 2 91 91
Maine 3 3 42 42 2 3 53 52
Michigan 1 1 84 83 1 1 14 15
Minnesota 20 19 11 15 1 2 68 64
New York 3 3 93 95 3 2 1 –
North Dakota 24 25 30 29 1 1 45 45
Oregon 3 3 16 17 3 3 78 77
Pennsylvania 6 3 88 89 5 7 1 1

Washington 5 4 8 11 3 3 84 82
Wisconsin 8 9 38 36 1 3 53 52
United States 7 6 20 20 2 3 71 71
- Represents zero.
1 Predominant type shown may include small portion of other type(s) constituting less than 1 percent of State’s total. Blue types are reported under red types.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Potato Stocks Held by Growers, Local Dealers, and Processors – 13 Fall States: 2013-2014
Crop year Current year Following year
and State December 1 February 1 April 1 June 1
1,000 cwt
2013 California (NA) (NA) 800 (D)
Colorado (NA) (NA) 7,000 2,800
Idaho (NA) (NA) 47,000 20,000
Maine (NA) (NA) 4,400 (D)

Michigan (NA) (NA) 2,100 (D)
Minnesota (NA) (NA) 6,000 3,000
Montana (NA) (NA) 1,800 (D)
Nebraska (NA) (NA) 2,200 (D)
New York (NA) (NA) 650 (D)
North Dakota (NA) (NA) 6,500 1,800
Oregon (NA) (NA) 7,600 3,000
Washington (NA) (NA) 26,000 12,500
Wisconsin (NA) (NA) 7,000 1,300
Other States - - - 2,485
United States (NA) (NA) 119,050 46,885
Klamath Basin 1 (NA) (NA) 1,850 (D)
2014 California 2,500 1,600 700 (D)
Colorado 17,200 13,000 8,500 4,000
Idaho 95,000 74,000 49,000 23,500
Maine 11,600 8,500 5,500 2,200
Michigan 9,400 5,000 2,200 (D)
Minnesota 10,000 7,800 5,000 2,800
Montana 3,500 3,400 2,200 (D)
Nebraska 4,800 3,300 2,100 700

New York 2,100 1,400 500 (D)

North Dakota 16,900 12,200 7,100 2,600
Oregon 17,700 13,200 8,200 2,700

Washington 57,000 44,000 29,000 12,500

Wisconsin 18,000 13,400 8,700 4,500
Other States - - - 835
United States 265,700 200,800 128,700 56,335
STATISTICS

Klamath Basin 1 5,000 3,000 1,500 (D)

- Represents zero. 1 Includes data withheld above.
(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations. 2 Includes potato stocks in California and Klamath County, Oregon.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

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 Top 50 Registered Seed Potato Varieties Grown in Canada
Total Hectarage Accepted by Province: 2015
Variety Name Prince Edward New British Total
Newfoundland Island Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Columbia Hectares
Russet Burbank 810.908 690.901 43.968 1,227.490 139.837 1,758.579 8.482 4,680.165
Goldrush 13.045 648.622 164.694 879.367 11.326 61.220 2.779 43.570 0.382 1,825.005
Shepody 377.614 201.007 3.362 4.802 5.400 42.615 214.151 11.142 860.093
Norland 0.132 142.627 36.875 142.658 1.850 134.750 228.007 81.394 13.272 781.565
Prospect 596.874 158.034 0.005 754.913
Atlantic 1.795 252.567 390.984 12.061 0.800 57.858 3.951 720.016
Ranger Russet 213.994 9.371 175.610 49.825 234.287 15.089 698.176
HO2000 428.573 0.001 52.884 96.671 578.129
Kennebec 0.019 369.399 145.924 1.136 9.225 1.300 0.956 13.866 36.107 577.932
Superior 1.556 260.939 50.809 209.016 10.501 0.200 533.021
Chieftan 0.358 106.637 92.272 228.553 9.869 20.470 70.355 528.514
Eva 0.434 480.556 11.512 7.600 500.102
Russet Norkotah 16.187 157.431 0.550 68.917 218.033 26.443 487.561
Innovator 113.724 149.150 0.110 104.440 12.455 379.879
Yukon Gold 0.136 64.401 65.643 26.240 7.126 26.110 4.549 27.958 70.277 292.440
Envol 275.159 275.159
Umatilla Russet 2.130 133.810 37.312 85.363 258.615
AC Chaleur 0.245 89.106 5.612 116.063 26.425 237.451
Dakota Pearl 90.987 13.280 18.332 4.205 54.900 38.304 0.002 220.010
Baby Boomer 147.900 48.692 4.511 201.103
Bintje 0.020 0.336 21.519 166.447 0.652 188.974
Sangre 5.939 97.070 17.639 66.895 0.186 187.729
Piccolo 135.500 3.642 14.511 153.653
Snowden 15.379 106.293 5.963 13.842 141.477
Cal White 113.295 0.105 4.335 2.462 7.020 127.217
Milva 116.980 0.281 117.261
Viking 35.651 15.050 46.600 2.986 1.613 101.900
Classic Russet 75.730 9.851 11.332 0.111 0.749 97.773
Sifra 45.959 0.010 9.512 13.740 17.731 5.822 92.774
Red Pontiac 64.482 17.900 3.059 0.300 5.132 90.873
Yukon Gem 81.979 1.480 5.725 0.001 89.185
Red La Soda 9.715 41.864 0.173 0.200 4.702 28.325 84.979
Vivaldi 22.402 0.010 54.822 7.551 84.785
Darkred Chieftan 27.214 2.920 52.603 1.800 84.537
Gemstar Russet 11.200 48.125 12.125 0.371 3.490 75.311
Colombia 19.518 0.010 1.253 31.000 21.759 73.540
Fabula 49.354 13.310 1.400 6.730 70.794
Agata 1.580 40.500 28.386 70.466
Andover 0.182 46.588 19.793 3.353 69.916
Modoc 5.671 2.800 7.465 52.003 67.939
Pacific Russet 7.500 21.020 32.165 2.731 63.416
Alturas 58.354 58.354
IPM-ABR 0.002 8.746 18.540 23.924 51.212
Monticello 7.197 31.955 6.952 46.104
Tebina 45.682 45.682
Lady Claire 1.500 43.445 44.945
Adora 0.002 0.411 14.350 2.500 19.900 0.301 6.181 0.400 44.045
Mystére 40.864 40.864
Vigor 40.507 0.001 40.508
AC Peregrine Red 25.070 7.982 0.180 4.098 37.330
STATISTICS

Total top 50 18 5,768 2,847 2,250 132 2,207 922 3,476 313 17,933.392
registered varieties
Total other varieties1 5 810 1,217 548 62 239 270 848 74 4,072.267
TOTAL ALL 23 6,578 4,063 2,798 194 2,446 1,191 4,325 387 22,005.659

1 Other varieties included non registered varieties, varieties grown on smaller hectarage and varieties that were not approved for release by the Canadian Representative.
Note: To convert hectares to acres multiply the number of hectares x 2.471, i.e. 100 hectares equals 247.1 acres.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency, October 2015.

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 Fall Potato Acres Planted for Certified Seed – Selected States and United States: 2013 and 2014
2013 Crop 2014 Crop
Entered for Percent Entered for Percent
State certification Certified certified certification Certified certified
acres acres
Alaska 76 76 100 32 32 100
California 815 815 100 1,018 1,018 100
Colorado 13,256 9,737 73 12,730 10,975 86
Idaho 33,579 33,101 99 32,893 32,367 98
Maine 10,794 10,794 100 10,861 10,861 100
Michigan 2,253 2,242 100 2,250 2,185 97
Minnesota 6,564 5,385 82 6,754 5,580 83
Montana 10,136 10,136 100 10,194 10,194 100
Nebraska 6,106 6,097 100 6,127 6,016 98
New York 618 618 100 617 617 100
North Dakota 17,953 14,170 79 18,465 16,104 87
Oregon 2,531 2,460 97 2,736 2,623 96
Pennsylvania 343 325 95 367 367 100
Washington 3,065 3,052 100 3,215 3,215 100
Wisconsin 8,404 8,404 100 8,675 8,643 100
United States 116,493 107,412 92 116,934 110,797 95
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

STATISTICS

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 2015 Total Certified Seed Potato Acres Accepted, United States
Cultivar/Clone AK CA CO ID ME MI MN MT NE ND NV NY OR WA WI Acres
Russet Burbank 13,269.23 118.89 196.20 1,007.51 4,182.45 188.37 811.78 33.40 318.10 102.00 20,227.92
Frito-Lay Varieties 73.00 329.58 1,999.27 2,722.77 640.92 101.15 415.70 71.00 2,184.42 8,537.81
Ranger Russet 4,273.99 4.71 1,188.89 42.48 758.40 4.06 217.84 160.69 6,651.06
Umatilla Russet 1.00 1,064.50 739.51 1,572.55 241.06 897.72 39.05 171.05 247.95 7.00 4,981.39
Norland “Dark Red” 0.40 0.43 556.45 620.50 0.40 858.31 136.15 1,291.42 2.46 793.42 4,259.93
Norland “Red” 0.51 337.82 40.45 2,713.11 284.34 3,376.23
Atlantic 113.00 157.88 199.04 996.58 72.50 14.92 163.01 271.60 0.91 77.50 51.10 722.73 2,840.77
Miscellaneous 0.70 1,135.90 0.63 1,148.30 24.64 0.67 75.18 14.68 0.23 75.10 2,476.04
Russet Norkotah 296 541.58 1,209.04 21.30 210.72 189.80 63.00 2,235.44
Russet Norkotah 0.30 643.62 144.11 107.60 18.11 240.90 221.99 236.40 251.10 152.10 186.20 2,202.43
Russet Norkotah Sel 3 303.10 1,259.37 442.43 74.49 38.60 39.53 2,157.52
Alturas 1,304.85 680.07 10.10 2.08 114.02 2,111.12
Snowden 748.14 294.50 14.32 92.91 35.00 30.21 38.30 732.25 1,985.63
Dakota Pearl 103.20 326.17 52.03 1,332.65 1,814.05
Lamoka 55.63 142.60 363.62 199.90 81.51 28.89 172.48 48.90 56.86 35.00 547.79 1,733.18
Red LaSoda 162.50 0.13 42.83 0.10 0.50 1.80 51.94 1,091.30 28.70 188.82 16.00 1,584.62
Russet Norkotah 278 408.20 488.82 402.04 172.88 43.70 1,515.64
Shepody 0.10 670.15 126.60 49.20 99.00 169.10 190.30 41.00 1,345.45
Classic Russet 724.28 47.68 38.22 223.35 240.41 1.00 1,274.94
Russet Norkotah 112 32.90 1,062.22 119.96 1.74 1,216.82
Canela Russet 1,048.49 45.00 0.25 13.30 1,107.04
Yukon Gold 9.60 1.00 222.70 99.06 195.66 160.68 10.10 7.28 83.10 7.44 50.70 59.15 196.24 1,102.71
Prospect 193.66 866.20 1,059.86
Goldrush 1.50 113.00 7.40 28.41 160.20 0.05 667.42 977.98
Silverton Russet 133.50 814.96 948.46
Chieftain 6.40 67.00 24.55 213.57 30.15 37.15 8.50 12.57 39.00 509.00 947.88
Clearwater Russet 617.02 265.15 11.90 0.10 894.17
Teton Russet 586.45 182.97 1.31 55.48 6.30 12.61 845.12
Norland 60.00 733.32 793.32
Bannock Russet 298.20 374.30 6.50 679.00
Russet Norkotah Sel 8 301.85 88.00 45.19 212.77 647.81
Cal White 3.10 92.00 3.50 333.78 65.61 17.18 4.10 12.70 113.00 644.97
Superior (NY Strain) 580.32 580.32
Reba 459.13 36.90 45.71 24.02 565.75
Red LaSoda-New York 43.00 236.63 263.77 543.40
Satina 165.90 13.86 85.07 79.31 33.60 25.64 120.53 523.91
Waneta 33.00 253.44 74.40 3.76 37.70 90.35 1.30 493.95
Agata 293.33 171.00 464.33
Russet Burbank (ID Strain) 450.41 450.41
Sangre 19.01 0.36 426.25 1.45 447.07
Pike 0.50 23.00 40.19 89.00 1.06 69.00 22.00 198.09 442.84
Kennebec 0.10 4.96 0.40 232.95 171.09 7.84 2.31 1.75 9.07 430.48
Russet Burbank (MT Strain) 0.01 430.16 430.17
Granola 185.50 145.79 86.41 417.70
Rio Grande Russet 400.90 400.90
Superior 0.10 0.59 49.00 50.62 298.07 398.38
La Ratte 12.00 281.19 21.20 0.14 46.64 0.20 14.30 375.67
Alegria 45.00 228.30 1.08 84.00 5.22 363.60
Centennial Russet 360.08 360.08
Norwis 347.53 347.53
All Other Varieties 22.10 341.00 2,038.46 2,583.99 1,872.28 256.45 895.96 449.94 873.66 1,570.29 28.90 341.74 645.21 937.38 791.26 13,648.62
Total Acres 45.90 1,135.00 9,356.94 31,345.27 10,486.60 2,458.25 5,243.44 10,237.12 5,957.11 14,887.74 187.14 714.80 2,747.92 3,168.20 8,889.98 106,861.41
STATISTICS

Source: Colorado Potato Seed Certification Service, October 2015.

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U.S. Monthly and Season-Average Grower Price for Potatoes: 1997-2016
Marketing
Year Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Year
$ per cwt
Table Stock:
1997 3.21 3.82 3.46 3.92 4.6 5.67 7.02 9.04 7.02 6.65 6.07 6.05
1998 5.76 6.81 7.54 6.83 7.31 7.23 6.94 6.73 6.62 5.75 5.77 5.41
1999 6.08 6.94 7.85 8.32 7.7 9.08 9.79 9.67 7.23 6.26 6.58 7

2000 6.21 6.62 6.74 6.61 7.3 7.4 8.81 8.15 5.9 4.66 4.16 4.77
2001 3.54 5.41 4.48 5.53 7.23 8.31 8.93 12.96 10.96 8.69 8.68 9.37
2002 10.49 11.63 13.19 12.17 14.69 16.28 16.7 15.31 11.52 8.34 8.62 8.6
2003 8.05 8.51 8.57 8.35 9.09 9.2 8.95 8.48 6.87 6.21 6.19 6.13 7.34
2004 6.28 6.79 7.38 7.84 7.65 9.01 7.99 7.76 6.75 5.07 4.89 5.57 6.7
2005 6.15 6.64 8.06 7.24 7.36 8.29 10.05 11 9.61 8.8 9.04 9.18 10.31
2006 9.58 9.14 13.82 12.39 10.56 12.02 12.7 13.97 9.81 8.67 8.63 8.7 10.25
2007 9.05 10.05 11.04 13.09 10.37 10.36 9.74 10.53 7.85 7.68 8.11 8.97 10.84
2008 9.67 10.3 10.25 11.77 14.56 18.03 18 23.66 19.39 17.59 14.97 14.19 14.44
2009 12.95 12.45 12.07 10.6 12.21 13.28 10.56 11.85 8.77 7.46 6.68 6.19 8.35
2010 5.7 6.68 6.56 6.54 9.19 8.21 8.35 13.29 11.2 11.2 10.32 13.51 12.71

2011 11.03 12.02 14.51 14.6 15.33 16.58 18.9 22.65 13.7 11.01 10.89 10.86 12.82
2012 10.68 10.67 12.21 15.06 13.62 11.58 9.9 12.26 7.44 6.75 6.64 6.4 9.16
2013 6.26 6.89 7.31 9.98 10.96 14.27 17.11 20.72 12.7 11.44 11.03 10.35 12.63
2014 9.86 10.08 10.6 12.17 11.53 12.98 9.92 11.47 9.84 8.97 9.24 9.4 10.28
2015 9.65 8.92 8.72 9.51 10.42 11.57 9.79 11.12 8.44 8.7 8.62 8.88
2016 8.76
Processing:
1997 4.98 4.9 5.11 5.02 6.04 5.04 4.33 4.81 4.61 4.6 4.71 4.96
1998 5.07 5.26 5.24 5.48 5.97 5.58 5.04 4.83 4.55 4.31 4.61 5.22
1999 5.11 4.94 5.14 5.3 5.32 5.3 5.28 4.43 4.59 4.67 5.04 4.95
2000 5.18 5.27 5.21 5.41 5.37 5.34 4.89 4.46 4.48 4.34 4.69 5.07
2001 4.95 5.15 5.1 5.19 5.1 4.96 5.24 4.43 4.56 4.47 4.89 5.15
2002 5.37 5.27 5.34 5.66 6.02 5.83 6.09 4.67 4.62 4.79 5.14 5.35
2003 5.29 5.27 5.28 5.49 5.59 5.59 5.38 4.88 4.62 4.46 4.77 5.19 5.11
2004 5.3 5.4 5.24 5.56 5.62 5.53 5.15 4.76 4.59 4.46 4.87 5.1 5.06
2005 5.29 5.28 5.37 5.45 5.69 5.51 5.52 4.91 4.65 4.66 4.89 5.51 5.39
2006 5.65 5.58 5.73 6.04 6.3 6.46 6.4 5.43 5.2 5.11 5.68 5.94 5.9
2007 6.14 6.03 6.36 6.55 6.74 6.65 6.51 5.55 5.34 5.29 5.62 6.14 6.01
2008 6.2 6.34 6.25 6.58 6.72 6.85 6.72 5.75 5.75 5.61 6.01 6.31 6.49
2009 6.89 7 7.01 7.5 7.93 7.44 7.27 7.14 7.88 7.06 7.46 8.17 8.15

2010 8.45 8.46 8.74 9.04 8.95 8.4 8.25 6.36 6.21 6.21 6.93 7.58 7.41
2011 7.62 7.52 8.38 8.8 8.44 8.51 8.6 7.34 6.56 6.6 7.48 8.11 7.84
2012 8.38 8.28 8.37 9.04 9.15 8.74 8.88 7.71 7.29 7.14 7.81 8.39 8.27
2013 8.76 8.51 8.84 9.02 9.29 9.03 9.41 7.89 7.56 7.38 8.18 8.75 8.52
2014 8.84 8.86 8.69 8.75 8.55 9.48 9.63 8.08 7.3 6.88 7.68 8.23 8.55
2015 8.72 8.47 8.59 8.67 8.7 8.78 8.83 7.65 7.15 6.85 7.93 8.29
2016 8.3
All Uses: 1
1997 4.22 4.56 4.64 4.67 5.31 5.67 5.66 6.31 5.08 4.93 5.12 5.36 5.64
1998 5.41 5.88 6.41 6.27 6.46 6.13 5.78 5.38 5.08 4.55 5.02 5.29 5.56
1999 5.5 5.75 6.12 6.5 6.06 6.54 7.35 5.91 5.33 4.98 5.58 5.68 5.76
2000 5.56 5.78 6.14 6.49 6.28 5.97 6.58 5.32 4.79 4.39 4.5 4.93 5.08
2001 4.72 5.28 5.12 5.47 5.22 5.71 6.36 7.2 6.23 5.28 6.16 6.73 6.99
2002 7.34 7.33 8.24 8.01 8.59 9.38 10.59 7.39 6.29 5.53 6.24 6.62 6.67
2003 6.44 6.47 6.79 6.98 6.93 6.69 6.82 5.78 5.16 4.85 5.21 5.56 5.88
2004 5.7 5.93 6.11 6.62 6.37 6.44 6.14 5.57 5.16 4.61 4.89 5.28 5.65
2005 5.64 5.83 6.44 6.19 6.06 6.31 7.1 6.48 5.64 5.38 6.35 6.87 7.04
2006 7.09 6.8 8.48 8.36 7.73 8.46 9.32 7.55 6.12 5.68 6.68 6.92 7.31
2007 7.15 7.38 7.92 8.69 7.94 7.74 7.96 6.7 5.79 5.67 6.47 7.21 7.51
2008 7.5 7.76 7.87 8.45 9.23 10.37 10.98 10.71 8.65 7.6 8.77 9.3 9.09

2009 9.27 9.07 9.33 9.44 9.46 9.48 8.63 8.54 8.01 7.11 7.22 7.47 8.25
2010 7.45 7.79 7.86 8.36 8.87 8.22 8.25 7.88 7.26 7.26 8.08 9.92 9.2
2011 8.95 9.17 10.77 10.85 10.7 10.91 12.81 10.08 8.05 7.47 8.59 9.06 9.41

2012 9.14 9.14 10.16 11.42 10.56 9.66 9.42 9.04 7.32 7.04 7.41 7.76 8.63
2013 7.87 8.12 8.72 10.48 9.56 10.4 12.24 11.31 8.63 8.08 9.12 9.24 9.75
2014 9.22 9.39 9.62 10.01 9.53 10.28 9.72 8.88 7.76 7.3 8.19 8.63 8.88
2015 9.12 9.14 9.21 9.82 9.4 9.63 9.04 8.54 7.45 7.23 8.2 8.54 8.74
2016 8.58 8.48
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p = Preliminary. – = Not available. 1 = Average price received by growers for all potatoes.
Source: Quick Stats, USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, April 2016.

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 U.S. Monthly Retail Price, by Product: 2001-2016 1
Year Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
$ per pound
Fresh: 2
2001 0.355 0.348 0.356 0.362 0.363 0.388 0.409 0.439 0.422 0.418 0.410 0.410
2002 0.426 0.447 0.465 0.493 0.508 0.517 0.549 0.559 0.511 0.492 0.473 0.479
2003 0.483 0.472 0.463 0.466 0.466 0.462 0.464 0.464 0.444 0.441 0.438 0.439
2004 0.457 0.446 0.459 0.461 0.435 0.462 0.471 0.464 0.446 0.450 0.443 0.449
2005 0.458 0.448 0.440 0.450 0.452 0.455 0.477 0.491 0.482 0.505 0.499 0.498
2006 0.504 0.517 0.517 0.522 0.533 0.541 0.556 0.572 0.563 0.545 0.517 0.517
2007 0.517 0.514 0.518 0.529 0.530 0.538 0.545 0.522 0.520 0.517 0.527 0.520
2008 0.525 0.531 0.542 0.546 0.562 0.598 0.672 0.724 0.763 0.731 0.699 0.678
2009 0.676 0.660 0.652 0.620 0.616 0.634 0.641 0.638 0.612 0.592 0.561 0.560
2010 0.563 0.555 0.557 0.553 0.571 0.585 0.593 0.621 0.597 0.579 0.568 0.582
2011 0.603 0.611 0.636 0.653 0.693 0.685 0.717 0.755 0.735 0.683 0.686 0.666
2012 0.676 0.673 0.680 0.690 0.675 0.676 0.672 0.652 0.645 0.625 0.625 0.621
2013 0.627 0.636 0.611 0.619 0.636 0.646 0.704 0.756 0.746 0.688 0.675 0.667
2014 0.688 0.684 0.678 0.672 0.678 0.685 0.696 0.689 0.671 0.669 0.641 0.636
2015 0.668 0.646 0.639 0.645 0.646 0.647 0.668 0.661 0.650 0.655 0.633 0.637
2016 0.659 0.659 – – – – – – – – – –
Chips: 3
2001 3.391 3.361 3.378 3.315 3.395 3.564 3.335 3.404 3.397 3.589 3.507 3.477
2002 3.437 3.278 3.418 3.294 3.162 3.430 3.195 3.312 3.498 3.357 3.418 3.472
2003 3.483 3.462 3.546 3.581 3.415 3.581 3.367 3.539 3.508 3.425 3.493 3.583
2004 3.428 3.584 3.435 3.377 3.359 3.446 3.460 3.455 3.244 3.395 3.308 3.350
2005 3.256 3.315 3.224 3.456 3.377 3.519 3.364 3.363 3.302 3.367 3.412 3.459
2006 3.426 3.370 3.517 3.457 3.604 3.369 3.467 3.544 3.533 3.494 3.399 3.409
2007 3.359 3.424 3.485 3.482 3.511 3.473 3.512 3.608 3.558 3.637 3.667 3.646
2008 3.530 3.759 3.771 3.885 3.837 4.062 4.159 4.120 4.123 4.196 4.330 4.482
2009 4.534 4.611 4.550 4.683 4.438 4.557 4.566 4.554 4.627 4.533 4.528 4.653
2010 4.651 4.561 4.570 4.461 4.594 4.706 4.659 4.665 4.631 4.770 4.689 4.742
2011 4.790 4.724 4.837 4.850 4.944 5.038 5.052 5.185 5.036 5.111 5.015 5.032
2012 4.995 5.091 5.087 5.010 5.200 5.264 5.029 4.851 4.785 4.938 4.868 4.713
2013 4.793 4.878 4.970 4.811 4.510 4.507 4.688 4.577 4.528 4.576 4.601 4.536
2014 4.411 4.411 4.538 4.419 4.372 4.350 4.308 4.437 4.357 4.328 4.247 4.270
2015 4.263 4.298 4.400 4.412 4.427 4.442 4.480 4.411 4.504 4.355 4.490 4.413
2016 4.444 4.421 – – – – – – – – – –

– Not available.
1 Average price data, U.S. city average.
2 Commodity code APU0000712112.
3 Commodity code APU0000718311.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics/U.S. Department of Labor, Consumer Price Indexes.
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Farm Marketings of All Potatoes, Percent of Sales, United States: 2005-2014
M
arketing year
Month 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
%
Previous year
November - 0.1 0.1 - - - - - - -
December 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1 - - - - -
Current year

January 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.3 - - - - -
February 0.3 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 - - - 0.1
March 0.5 0.1 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 - 0.2
April 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.7 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.6 1.1 0.5
May 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.2 1.1
June 2.2 2.7 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.6 1.7
July 1.8 1.8 1.6 2.4 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.5 1.8
August 6.6 6.9 6.9 5.9 5.4 4.9 8.3 7.7 6.9 6.9
September 10.9 11.0 11.2 10.8 11.7 12.2 11.2 11.5 11.2 10.4
October 13.4 13.0 13.4 14.3 13.1 14.4 12.6 12.3 12.7 12.8
November 7.3 7.3 7.7 7.4 7.0 7.4 7.2 7.3 7.7 7.6
December 7.5 6.9 7.0 6.5 6.6 6.6 6.9 6.9 7.3 7.0

Following year
January 6.9 7.3 6.9 6.9 6.3 6.4 6.6 6.5 7.0 7.0
February 7.1 7.0 7.4 6.5 7.2 7.0 7.3 7.5 7.6 7.8
March 9.0 8.4 7.9 8.2 8.6 8.6 8.7 8.4 8.4 8.3
April 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.4 8.6 8.6 8.5 8.2 8.3 8.9
May 7.6 7.4 7.1 7.1 7.3 7.3 6.8 7.7 7.7 7.2
June 4.7 5.6 5.0 5.9 6.0 5.7 5.8 5.6 5.9 6.3
July 3.4 3.3 4.6 4.2 5.3 4.2 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.4
- Represents zero.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Quantity of Potatoes Used for Processing – 9 States: 2013-2015

State and crop year December 1 January 1 February 1 March 1 April 1 May 1 June 1 Season
1,000 cwt
Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon
2012 27,900 34,740 41,890 49,980 57,750 65,430 73,430 89,780

2013 25,770 32,060 39,090 46,320 53,755 61,780 70,425 85,280
2014 27,685 32,060 39,090 46,320 53,755 61,780 70,425 86,870
Maine 1
2012 1,890 2,380 3,005 3,600 4,290 5,075 5,740 7,720
2013 1,570 1,990 2,510 3,060 3,680 4,240 4,800 6,315
2014 1,410 1,990 2,510 3,060 3,680 4,240 4,800 5,622
Washington and Oregon 2
2012 31,295 37,730 43,820 51,765 57,915 64,500 70,470 80,400
2013 31,575 37,990 45,420 52,690 59,025 64,905 72,325 80,655
2014 31,870 37,990 45,420 52,690 59,025 64,905 72,325 88,615
Other States 3
2012 14,270 16,765 19,785 22,520 25,170 28,320 31,100 40,395
2013 11,365 14,280 17,470 20,475 23,695 26,990 30,195 37,425
2014 13,705 14,280 17,470 20,475 23,695 26,990 30,195 40,456
United States
2012 75,355 91,615 108,500 127,865 145,125 163,325 180,740 218,295
2013 70,280 86,320 104,490 122,545 140,155 157,915 177,745 209,675
2014 74,670 86,320 104,490 122,545 140,155 157,915 177,745 221,563
Dehydrated 4

2012 13,965 17,640 22,000 26,105 30,135 34,610 38,945 47,305

2013 12,065 15,875 19,835 23,380 27,140 31,095 34,895 44,385
2014 13,045 15,875 19,835 23,380 27,140 31,095 34,895 46,340

1 Includes Maine grown potatoes only. Amounts exclude quantities used for potato chips.
2 Oregon excluding Malheur County.
3 Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Monthly amounts exclude quantities used for potato chips in Wisconsin.
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4 Dehydrated products except starch and flour. Includes Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

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 Number of Chip and Shoestring Plants and Quantity Used for Chipping and Shoestrings,
by Area and United States: 2013-2014
2013 2014
Area Plants Quantity Plants Quantity
# 1,000 cwt # 1,000 cwt

New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont 2 3,169 3 4,135
Eastern: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia 16 11,682 17 12,447
North Central: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia 16 6,332 16 7,779
Mid-Central : Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
1
(D) (D) (D) (D)
Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin 15 12,331 13 12,379
Southeast: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee 10 8,704 11 11,268
South Central: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas 5 4,650 6 7,841
Rocky Mountains : Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
1
(D) (D) (D) (D)
West Coast: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington 12 9,724 14 12,452
United States 80 60,485 84 73,364
(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.
1 Included in United States total.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
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Marketing Year Average Price Received for Potatoes by States and United States: 2013-2014
State 2013 2014 State 2013 2014
$ per cwt $ per cwt
Alaska 23.50 21.90 New Jersey 11.70 11.90
Arizona (D) (D) New Mexico (D) (D)
California New York 13.40 12.60
All potatoes 17.15 11.90 North Carolina (D) (D)
Spring 19.40 12.80 North Dakota

Fall 10.10 9.15 All potatoes 10.30 9.40
Colorado Fresh 12.90 (D)
All potatoes 9.90 8.25 Processing 9.40 (D)
Fresh 11.20 9.30 Ohio 14.80 11.70
Delaware 19.20 14.80 Oregon 8.75 7.90
Florida 17.00 18.70 Pennsylvania 16.20 13.30
Idaho Rhode Island 13.20 13.00
All potatoes 7.75 7.20 Texas 17.90 17.30
Fresh 7.15 5.55 Virginia 23.00 16.60
Processing 7.85 7.50 Washington
Illinois 10.70 9.70 All potatoes 8.25 7.60

Kansas 11.30 8.55 Processing 7.45 7.35
Maine 10.50 10.50 Wisconsin
Maryland 12.50 11.70 All potatoes 10.40 10.40
Massachusetts 11.10 10.40 Fresh 11.90 10.00
Michigan 11.90 11.70 Processing 9.40 9.40
Minnesota 9.50 9.25 United States
Missouri 13.80 11.95 All potatoes 9.75 8.88
Montana 12.90 12.80 Fresh 12.63 10.28
Nebraska 13.70 10.60 Processing 8.52 8.55
Nevada (D) (D)
(D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

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 U.S. per Capita Utilization of Potatoes, by Category: 1970-20151
Processing
Year Total Fresh Chips &
Total Freezing Dehydrating Canning
Shoestrings
Pounds/person/year, farm weight
1970 121.7 61.8 59.9 28.5 17.4 12.0 2.0
1971 117.8 56.1 61.7 30.1 17.2 12.3 2.1
1972 119.4 57.9 61.5 30.3 16.7 12.4 2.1
1973 118.3 52.4 65.8 34.2 16.3 13.1 2.2
1974 117.2 49.4 67.8 35.3 15.7 14.5 2.3
1975 121.9 52.6 69.3 37.1 15.5 14.7 2.0
1976 125.3 49.5 75.9 41.8 15.8 16.3 2.0
1977 122.1 50.1 72.0 42.2 16.2 11.4 2.2
1978 119.4 46.0 73.5 42.6 16.5 12.1 2.3
1979 117.8 49.3 68.5 38.5 16.7 11.2 2.1
1980 114.7 51.1 63.6 35.4 16.5 9.8 1.9
1981 116.5 45.8 70.7 41.5 16.6 10.8 1.8
1982 115.0 47.1 67.9 38.6 17.0 10.4 1.9
1983 118.7 49.8 68.9 39.2 17.8 10.0 1.9
1984 122.1 48.3 73.8 43.7 18.0 10.3 1.8
1985 122.4 46.3 76.1 45.4 17.6 11.2 1.9
1986 125.9 48.8 77.1 46.3 18.1 10.9 1.8
1987 126.0 47.9 78.1 47.9 17.6 10.8 1.8
1988 122.3 49.6 72.7 43.3 17.1 10.4 1.9
1989 127.0 50.0 77.0 46.8 17.4 10.8 2.0
1990 123.9 46.7 77.2 46.4 16.4 12.6 1.8
1991 134.1 50.2 83.9 51.1 17.3 13.8 1.7
1992 129.9 48.3 81.6 49.9 17.1 12.8 1.8
1993 136.7 50.1 86.6 53.5 17.7 13.7 1.7
1994 136.7 49.6 87.1 55.7 16.5 13.2 1.7
1995 136.9 49.2 87.7 56.2 16.4 13.2 1.9
1996 145.0 49.9 95.1 60.2 16.4 16.7 1.8
1997 137.8 47.3 90.5 57.8 15.5 15.5 1.7
1998 137.7 46.9 90.8 58.1 14.7 16.5 1.5
1999 136.2 47.7 88.5 58.5 15.9 12.4 1.7
2000 137.7 47.2 90.5 57.5 15.6 15.7 1.7
2001 138.6 46.6 92.0 58.2 17.4 14.8 1.6
2002 131.9 44.3 87.6 55.2 16.3 14.7 1.4
2003 138.0 46.8 91.2 57.1 17.2 15.5 1.4
2004 134.5 45.8 88.7 57.3 16.4 13.8 1.2
2005 125.4 41.3 84.1 54.3 16.1 12.8 0.9
2006 123.6 38.6 85.0 53.2 18.6 12.4 0.8
2007 124.4 38.7 85.7 53.2 18.6 13.0 0.9
2008 118.3 37.8 80.5 51.5 15.7 12.4 0.9
2009 113.4 36.7 76.7 50.4 13.7 11.8 0.8
2010 113.8 36.8 77.0 50.1 15.0 11.2 0.7
2011 110.3 34.1 76.3 48.3 16.8 10.6 0.7
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2012 114.7 34.5 80.2 48.0 17.6 13.8 0.8

2013 113.3 34.5 78.8 47.6 17.8 12.9 0.6
2014 112.1 33.5 78.5 46.3 19.8 12.1 0.3
2015 p 113.7 34.0 79.7 48.2 20.0 11.1 0.5

p Preliminary.
1 Calendar-year estimates on a fresh-equivalent basis.
Source: Vegetable and Pulses Yearbook, March 2016, USDA, Economic Research Service.

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Potato Utilization, United States: 2012-2014
Crop year
Utilization items 2012 2013 2014
1,000 cwt
Sales
Table stock 118,535 106,930 107,344
Processing 283,220 273,506 280,330

Other sales
Livestock feed 4,080 1,251 768
Seed 23,706 22,431 22,774
Total 27,786 23,682 23,542
Total sales 429,541 404,118 411,216
Non-sales
Seed used on farms where grown 3,286 3,215 3,343
Household use and used for feed on farms where grown 1,583 1,108 849
Shrinkage and loss 28,356 26,211 26,762
Total non-sales 33,225 30,534 30,954

Total production 462,766 434,652 442,170
1 2013 reflects only 30 program states.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Potato Processing, United States: 2012-2014

Crop year
Utilization items 2012 20131 2014
1,000 cwt
Sales
Processing
Chips and shoestrings 59,304 60,485 73,364
Dehydrated 1 49,894 47,411 48,708

Frozen french fries 142,993 134,966 152,832
Other frozen products 20,635 18,451 6,190
Canned products 1,764 188 316
Other canned products (hash, stews, soups) 734 1,089 947
Starch, flour, and other 7,919 10,916 9,450
Total 283,220 273,506 291,807
1 2013 reflects only 30 program states.
Source: Potatoes 2014 Summary (September 2015), USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.

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 World Potato Production
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Country ___________________________________ Tons ____________________________________________
China 70,865,000 54,026,000 64,790,000 70,780,000 73,230,500 81,533,504 88,290,496 92,762,496 95,941,504 96,088,320
India 28,787,700 29,174,600 28,599,600 34,658,000 34,390,900 36,577,300 42,339,400 41,483,000 45,343,600 46,395,000
Russian Federation 37,279,820 38,572,640 36,784,200 28,846,360 31,133,960 21,140,540 32,681,470 29,532,530 30,199,126 31,501,354
Ukraine 19,462,400 19,467,100 19,102,000 19,545,400 19,666,100 18,705,000 24,248,000 23,250,200 22,258,600 23,693,350
United States of America 19,222,700 19,989,725 20,179,191 18,826,578 19,622,475 18,337,536 19,488,484 20,990,710 19,715,480 20,056,500
Germany 11,624,200 10,030,600 11,643,769 11,369,000 11,617,500 10,201,900 11,837,200 10,665,600 9,669,700 11,607,300
Bangladesh 4,855,377 5,368,400 5,167,000 6,648,000 5,268,000 7,930,000 8,326,389 8,205,470 8,603,000 9,435,150
France 6,604,600 6,362,823 7,183,100 6,871,971 7,253,000 6,622,043 7,440,219 6,340,807 6,953,300 8,054,500
Poland 10,369,253 8,981,976 11,791,072 10,462,100 9,702,800 8,765,955 8,196,700 9,091,900 7,290,427 7,689,180
Netherlands 6,777,000 6,239,600 6,870,400 6,922,700 7,180,981 6,843,529 7,333,472 6,765,618 6,576,860 7,100,258
Belarus 8,184,953 8,329,412 8,743,976 8,748,630 7,124,981 7,831,111 7,147,938 6,910,669 5,911,160 6,279,715
Egypt 3,167,430 2,312,790 2,760,460 3,567,050 3,659,284 3,643,217 4,338,431 4,758,040 4,265,178 4,800,000
Iran (Islamic Republic of) 4,830,121 4,218,522 4,026,412 4,706,722 4,107,626 4,274,490 4,708,003 5,069,000 4,597,631 4,742,240
Peru 3,289,699 3,248,416 3,388,000 3,597,091 3,765,289 3,814,373 4,072,455 4,474,713 4,569,629 4,693,209
Algeria 2,156,550 2,180,961 1,506,859 2,171,058 2,636,057 3,300,312 3,862,194 4,219,476 4,886,538 4,673,516
Malawi 1,485,883 2,309,426 2,858,811 2,993,818 3,427,764 3,673,538 3,613,290 4,152,204 4,535,955 4,668,670
Canada 4,434,024 5,091,140 4,999,424 4,724,460 4,581,123 4,421,773 4,168,175 4,590,296 4,620,000 4,589,200
Belgium 2,780,865 2,592,820 3,189,817 2,943,205 3,296,077 3,455,800 4,128,669 2,929,800 3,428,000 4,380,556
United Kingdom 5,979,000 5,864,000 5,635,000 5,999,000 6,396,000 6,056,000 6,310,000 4,553,000 5,685,000 4,213,000
Turkey 4,090,000 4,397,305 4,246,207 4,196,522 4,397,711 4,548,085 4,613,071 4,795,122 3,948,000 4,166,000
Brazil 3,130,174 3,151,721 3,550,510 3,676,938 3,443,712 3,547,510 3,917,234 3,731,798 3,553,772 3,689,836
Romania 3,738,594 4,015,899 3,712,410 3,649,020 4,003,980 3,283,866 4,076,570 2,465,150 3,289,722 3,519,329
Pakistan 2,024,900 1,568,000 2,581,500 2,539,000 2,941,300 3,141,500 3,491,800 3,393,000 3,802,200 3,507,100
Kazakhstan 2,520,800 2,361,600 2,414,800 2,354,408 2,755,600 2,554,600 3,076,130 3,126,440 3,343,600 3,410,500
Nepal 1,738,840 1,974,755 1,943,246 2,054,817 2,424,048 2,517,696 2,508,044 2,584,301 2,690,421 2,817,512
Spain 2,563,464 2,515,001 2,479,582 2,145,171 2,719,291 2,326,654 2,455,101 2,168,800 2,199,600 2,467,600
Uzbekistan 924,180 1,020,989 1,188,000 1,398,700 1,524,500 1,692,900 1,862,400 2,057,000 2,205,400 2,452,400
Japan 2,749,000 2,635,000 2,873,000 2,743,000 2,459,000 2,290,000 2,387,000 2,500,000 2,408,000 2,452,000
South Africa 1,767,728 1,862,856 1,972,391 2,040,000 1,866,580 2,090,214 2,195,400 2,250,673 2,252,000 2,262,920
Rwanda 1,314,050 1,275,585 967,283 1,161,943 1,289,623 1,789,404 2,171,518 2,337,706 2,240,715 2,225,080
Colombia 1,832,918 2,208,068 2,823,362 2,372,862 2,272,772 1,867,899 1,709,950 1,847,145 2,129,319 1,990,881
North Korea 2,070,000 2,000,000 1,900,000 1,520,280 1,560,000 1,708,000 1,756,000 1,520,000 1,804,000 1,909,990
Argentina 1,788,677 1,943,632 1,950,000 1,900,000 1,950,000 1,996,038 2,126,787 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,864,970
Morocco 1,478,540 1,569,100 1,437,215 1,536,560 1,234,470 1,604,620 1,721,402 1,656,891 1,928,606 1,814,350
United Republic of Tanzania 651,010 660,000 650,000 674,962 860,980 1,472,560 1,555,516 1,235,041 1,767,536 1,761,000
Denmark 1,576,400 1,361,200 1,625,580 1,693,000 1,617,700 1,357,800 1,620,000 1,664,200 1,646,300 1,733,400
Mexico 1,634,701 1,522,611 1,750,797 1,670,480 1,501,232 1,536,617 1,433,239 1,801,618 1,629,938 1,678,833
Kenya 2,640,600 2,415,080 2,192,280 2,900,000 2,299,086 2,725,936 2,365,263 2,915,067 2,192,885 1,626,027
Italy 1,753,526 1,782,805 1,781,648 1,603,828 1,753,217 1,558,030 1,547,047 1,486,292 1,272,211 1,365,440
Kyrgyzstan 1,141,456 1,254,762 1,373,780 1,334,900 1,393,135 1,339,416 1,379,223 1,312,699 1,332,020 1,320,700
Indonesia 1,009,619 1,011,911 1,003,730 1,044,492 1,176,304 1,060,805 955,488 1,094,232 1,124,282 1,316,016
Nigeria 776,000 838,000 662,000 1,105,000 1,000,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,150,000 1,200,000 1,248,060
Australia 1,288,269 1,249,605 1,211,988 1,400,206 1,178,534 1,278,118 1,128,208 1,288,186 1,273,243 1,171,259
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 761,891 754,807 735,254 747,968 956,953 1,002,902 1,032,492 1,006,249 1,044,527 1,103,995
Chile 1,115,736 1,391,378 834,223 965,767 924,555 1,081,349 1,676,444 1,093,462 1,158,922 1,061,324
Ethiopia 449,996 449,995 525,657 402,508 572,332 447,333 475,441 863,348 784,993 921,832
Tajikistan 555,125 573,687 662,093 679,774 690,853 760,139 863,100 991,044 1,115,696 853,739
Sweden 947,300 777,800 789,000 853,200 857,900 816,300 882,000 805,400 806,100 822,100
Azerbaijan 1,083,074 999,343 1,037,317 1,077,110 982,979 953,710 938,517 968,545 992,780 819,319
Austria 763,165 654,621 668,755 756,945 722,098 671,722 816,070 665,416 604,100 750,600
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All Other Countries 22,656,511 20,795,448 21,148,847 21,341,005 21,343,599 20,369,010 21,687,405 19,031,552 19,672,309 20,308,984
Total World Production 326,692,819 307,353,515 323,911,546 329,921,509 334,734,461 333,618,654 374,054,845 368,751,906 374,463,885 385,074,114
Source: FAOSTAT data, April 2016.

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U.S. Exports and Imports, by Volume: 2011-2016
Potatoes: U.S. exports by volume (1,000 pounds) Potatoes: U.S. imports by volume (1,000 pounds) Difference
Market year* Annual Total Market year* Annual Total Exports minus Imports
Chips 2015/16 44,145 Chips 2015/16 13,527 30,618
2014/15 105,731 2014/15 32,236 73,496
2013/14 99,918 2013/14 24,149 75,769
2012/13 99,078 2012/13 24,966 74,112

2011/12 125,192 2011/12 21,751 103,442
Dried, flour, and meal 2015/16 14,385 Dried, flour, and meal 2015/16 1,673 12,712
2014/15 37,846 2014/15 7,346 30,500
2013/14 43,981 2013/14 3,077 40,904
2012/13 42,683 2012/13 3,997 38,687
2011/12 41,300 2011/12 5,141 36,159
Flakes and granules 2015/16 82,816 Flakes and granules 2015/16 26,486 56,331
2014/15 212,292 2014/15 69,841 142,451
2013/14 178,527 2013/14 76,853 101,674
2012/13 137,114 2012/13 87,320 49,794
2011/12 157,785 2011/12 118,461 39,324

Fresh or chilled 2015/16 302,395 Fresh or chilled 2015/16 342,965 -40,570
2014/15 891,347 2014/15 697,478 193,868
2013/14 914,749 2013/14 916,527 -1,778
2012/13 997,626 2012/13 627,825 369,801
2011/12 925,004 2011/12 701,161 223,843
Frozen, fries 2015/16 828,380 Frozen, fries 2015/16 691,007 137,374
2014/15 1,801,739 2014/15 1,437,596 364,143
2013/14 1,964,378 2013/14 1,462,154 502,224
2012/13 1,831,916 2012/13 1,516,993 314,923
2011/12 1,810,781 2011/12 1,443,452 367,329
Frozen, other 2015/16 79,086 Frozen, other 2015/16 72,707 6,379
2014/15 189,701 2014/15 253,290 -63,589
2013/14 238,183 2013/14 267,187 -29,004
2012/13 222,994 2012/13 244,334 -21,340
2011/12 224,838 2011/12 175,383 49,455
Prepared or preserved ¹ 2015/16 29,423 Prepared or preserved ¹ 2015/16 26,155 3,267
2014/15 74,175 2014/15 58,362 15,813
2013/14 70,749 2013/14 61,470 9,279
2012/13 69,225 2012/13 68,564 662

2011/12 69,518 2011/12 70,055 -537
Seed 2015/16 13,161 Seed 2015/16 26,231 -13,070
2014/15 30,856 2014/15 139,767 -108,911
2013/14 37,938 2013/14 155,643 -117,705
2012/13 39,001 2012/13 146,158 -107,157
2011/12 39,596 2011/12 163,598 -124,002
Starch 2015/16 5,930 Starch 2015/16 97,837 -91,907
2014/15 19,188 2014/15 224,992 -205,804
2013/14 17,967 2013/14 210,786 -192,820
2012/13 6,822 2012/13 194,113 -187,291
2011/12 11,959 2011/12 210,653 -198,694

* First month on table marks the beginning of marketing year.

NA = Not available or null. Most recent month indicated in the charts.
1 Largely canned. (Based on source data published: March 9, 2012)
Sources: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics and ERS calculations using Census trade statistics, March 2016.


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Potato Quick Facts
Production, Consumption, and Exports
Top 10
Export Markets
(by value for calendar year 2015) Utilization of Potatoes

1 Japan $318 million

2 Canada $286 million

3 Mexico $243 million

4 China $124 million

5 South Korea $112 million

6 Philippines $83 million

7 Taiwan $56 million

8 Malaysia $49 million

9 Australia $44 million

10 Saudi Arabia $42 million

Source: Department of Commerce,

U.S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Statistics
2014 crop
Totals may not add due to rounding
Source: USDA/NASS

Market Share of Exported U.S. Potatoes

Top 10
Producing States
(in billion pounds)

1 Idaho 13.0

2 Washington 10.0

3 Wisconsin 2.8
2015/2016 Figures
Source: USDA/U.S. Department of Commerce
4 North Dakota 2.7

5 Colorado 2.3

6 Oregon 2.2
Production Figures

Harvested 1,053,300 acres

7 Michigan 1.8
Planted 1,065,200 acres

U.S. Potato

8 Minnesota 1.6
Production 44 billion pounds
Value of Production $3.85 billion 9 Maine 1.6
STATISTICS

Yield 41,800 pounds per acre 10 California 1.3

2015 figures 2014 crop

Source: USDA/NASS Source: USDA/NASS

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